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 Blues Dance
Thursday, February 11, 8:15 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Capital Blues Location: Ballroom Annex Admission: $8
Contact Name: Staff Contact Email: info@capitalblues.org Capital Blues
Capital Blues proudly presents weekly Thursday night blues dances. We'll be rotating DJs and instructors to inspire and challenge you.
The beginner workshop runs from 8:15 - 9:00 pm. The lesson gives new dancers important partnering basics. As always, the class is included in the $8 admission and no partner is necessary.
The dance starts at 9 pm and runs until 11:30 pm. We'll have an action-packed night for music with tunes from a variety of DJs. You'll hear blues music from every corner of the genre.
The entrance to the Ballroom Annex, aka The Back Room is up the steps on the far left side of the Spanish Ballroom beyond the loading ramp. You can't ask for much more - so come out to enjoy the evening and check out the lovely new dance hall! |
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 Contra Dance
Friday, February 12, 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Recommended Ages: All ages Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $9
Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. called to the Glen Echo Open Band from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome.
Come celebrate at our festive Mardi Gras Dance with Tom Calwell and Myra Hirschberg calling to the fabulous Glen Echo Open Band. Join the festivities and wear purple, green, gold, boas, masks, and of course beads, beads, beads.
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 Super Fiesta Latina Party
Friday, February 12, 8:15 pm - Midnight
Presenter: Forever Dancing Location: Ballroom Annex Admission: $15
Contact Name: Jennifer Bonini Contact Email: Jennifer@ForeverDancing.com Contact Phone: 703-798-1071 Forever Dancing
Forever Dancing presents "Super Fiesta Latina" Party on selected Friday evenings at Glen Echo Park's Ballroom Annex. This new hall features a brand new cushioned dance floor and plenty of room - a perfect atmosphere for this Latin party!
The dance is hosted by Fabio and Jennifer Bonini and promises to be a lot of fun! The evening will include a lesson from 8:15 - 9:00 pm for Salsa beginners and up.
The lesson is followed by dancing from 9:00 pm - Midnight with teacher and DJ Fabio Bonini playing the best of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha-Cha, Reggaeton and more! The $15 admission includes the lesson, dancing, beverages and sweets. |
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 Swing Dance
Saturday, February 13
8pm - midnight
Presenter: Flying Feet Enterprises Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: TBD
Contact Email: dance@flyingfeet.org Contact Phone: 301-299-8728 Flying Feet Enterprises
Flying Feet Enterprises presents the Red Dress Ball featuring the Eric Felten Jazz Orchestra. Celebrate Valentine's Day with a swing dance at the area's favorite ballroom! Whether you're in love or just love to dance, this is one event you don't want to miss!
We'll kick off the evening with a beginning swing lesson from 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm, and then one of the area's best swing bands (complete with a romantic male crooner) will take the stage for your dancing pleasure until midnight. So grab your dancing shoes, pick up your sweetie or round up your friends, and spend a memorable Valentine's Day dancing the night away! |
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 Ballroom Tea Dance
Sunday, February 14, 3pm - 6pm
Presenter: Hot Society Orchestra of Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $12
Contact Name: Dave Tucker Contact Email: dave@hotsociety.net Hot Society Orchestra of Washington
Join the Hot Society Orchestra of Washington for an afternoon of dancing, featuring music and dances from the 20s, 30s and 40s. Dancers will enjoy foxtrot, two-step, waltz, cha-cha, rumba, swing and more in the Spanish Ballroom.
A basic dance lesson at 3 pm for all levels is followed by dancing to wonderful live music from 3:30 - 6 pm. Admission includes the lesson. No partner or prior experience needed. |
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 Contra and Square Dance
Sunday, February 14, 7 - 10:30 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $12 nonmembers/affiliated groups (BFMS, CDSS, ATDS)
Free to FSGW members
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American contra dancing. The evening can include square dances, mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All Contras and Square dances are taught, no partner is necessary.
Bring your Sweetie to the Freebie! The FSGW Valentine's Sunday dance is FREE to FSGW members - $12 all others. Canadian lovebirds Tom Calwell and Myra Hirshberg swoop down from Toronto to call with Contranella: Megan Wobus Beller on Fiddle, John Wobus on Piano and Charley Beller on Mandolin, Banjo and Percussion. Wear Red! Join FSGW now and get in free!
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 Sunday Blues
Sunday, February 14
Presenter: Glen Echo Park Partnership Location: Ballroom Annex Admission: $14 lesson & dance/$8 dance only
Contact Name: Donna Barker Contact Email: dbarker@glenechopark.org DanceDC.com
Join us for a Valentine's Blues dance featuring recorded music by talented local DJs. To celebrate this heart-felt occasion, feel free to bring cookies, cupcakes and candy to share. Please do not bring home-made goodies - we can only serve commercially made foods. We will provide a variety of beverages for the evening.
Cost: $14 for the workshop with dancing afterward; or $8 for dance only from 8:30pm - 11pm; No Partner is necessary. |
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 Mardi Gras Zydeco Dance
Tuesday, February 16, 7:30 - 11pm
Presenter: Dancing by the Bayou Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballrooom Admission: $15
Contact Name: Michael and Sharon Contact Email: Dancingbythebayou@verizon.net Dancying by the Bayou
Dancing by the Bayou presents a Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday celebration featuring great live music. We will have Beads, Door Prizes and Mardi Treats to Eat
Celebrate Mardi Gras with Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble! Curley Taylor was born and raised in Louisiana. At the age of 16 he started playing drums in his father's band, Jude Taylor & His Burning Flames. Curley traveled with CJ Chenier, a great Louisiana legend and found an interest in playing the accordion. After practicing and playing the accordion, Curley enjoyed it. He was told he "played the drums and the accordion with great emotion and natural feeling." Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble's Zydeco/R&B style is fresh and invigorating!
Admission includes an introductory Zydeco dance lesson from 7:30pm to 8:00pm followed by dancing from 8pm to 11pm to fabulous live music by Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble. Visit dancingbythebayou.com for more information.
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 Blues Dance
Thursday, February 18, 8:15 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Capital Blues Location: Ballroom Annex Admission: $8
Contact Name: Staff Contact Email: info@capitalblues.org Capital Blues
Capital Blues proudly presents weekly Thursday night blues dances. We'll be rotating DJs and instructors to inspire and challenge you.
The beginner workshop runs from 8:15 - 9:00 pm. The lesson gives new dancers important partnering basics. As always, the class is included in the $8 admission and no partner is necessary.
The dance starts at 9 pm and runs until 11:30 pm. We'll have an action-packed night for music with tunes from a variety of DJs. You'll hear blues music from every corner of the genre.
The entrance to the Ballroom Annex, aka The Back Room is up the steps on the far left side of the Spanish Ballroom beyond the loading ramp. You can't ask for much more - so come out to enjoy the evening and check out the lovely new dance hall! |
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 Contra Dance
Friday, February 19, 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Recommended Ages: All ages Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $9
Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to Perpetual eMotion from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome.
This week Jeffrey Petrovich calls to Perpetual e-Motion with Ed Howe on electric violin; and John Coté on guitar, didgeridoo, and foot percussion. |
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 La Divina Milonga Party
Friday, February 19, 8:30 - Midnight
Presenter: Forever Dancing Location: Ballroom Annex Admission: $15
Contact Name: Jennifer Bonini Contact Email: Jennifer@foreverdancing.com Forever Dancing
Forever Dancing presents La Divina Milonga Party on selected Friday evenings at Glen Echo Park's Ballroom Annex. This new hall features a brand new cushioned dance floor and plenty of room - a perfect atmosphere for the dance of Argentine Tango.
The evening will include a lesson for Argentine Tango beginners and up from 8:30 - 9:00 pm.
The lesson is followed by a Dance Party to recorded music from 9 pm - Midnight with Teacher and DJ Fabio Bonini, playing Traditional Tango, Milongas, Waltz and Tango Nuevo. The $15 admission includes the lesson and Dance Party. |
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 Swing Dance
Saturday, February 20, 8:00 - Midnight
Presenter: American Swing Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $15
http://www.americanswing.org
This is a DON’T MISS event! From the 1920's speakeasy numbers such as “Puttin' On The Ritz” and the “Charleston” through the romantic, elegant 1930's of Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, George Gershwin, and the wonderful swing era of Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, etc., Doc Scantlin’s Imperial Palms Orchestra takes you on a dizzying trip through time. Having played hundreds of the biggest and best balls, special events, private parties and concerts throughout the U.S. and Europe, we're lucky to get Doc back again so soon after his August 2009 appearance.
Beginner swing lesson with Tom and Debra at 8pm is followed by the band from 9pm to midnight.
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 Waltz Dance
Sunday, February 21, 3 - 6 p.m.
Presenter: Waltz Time Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $8
Contact Email: info@waltztimedances.org Waltz Time
Waltz Time presents a beginning waltz lesson from 3 to 3:30 p.m., followed by an afternoon of waltzes and other couples dances. Dancing from 3:30 to 6 p.m. to the music of the WAVERLEY STATION with Liz Donaldson, Ralph Gordon, Barbara Heitz. This popular band is sure to provide a wonderful afternoon of waltz and other couples dances.
As always, no partner is required for this dance in the Spanish Ballroom, and the cost is only $8, including lesson.
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 Contra and Square Dance
Sunday, February 21, 7 - 10:30 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 FSGW members
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American contra dancing. The evening can include square dances, mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All Contras and Square dances are taught, no partner is necessary. There is a lesson is at 7 p.m., followed by dances called by Sargon de Jesus for Terpsichore from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m
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 Blues Dance
Thursday, February 25, 8:15 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Capital Blues Location: Ballroom Annex Admission: $8
Contact Name: Staff Contact Email: info@capitalblues.org Capital Blues
Capital Blues proudly presents weekly Thursday night blues dances. We'll be rotating DJs and instructors to inspire and challenge you.
The beginner workshop runs from 8:15 - 9:00 pm. The lesson gives new dancers important partnering basics. As always, the class is included in the $8 admission and no partner is necessary.
The dance starts at 9 pm and runs until 11:30 pm. We'll have an action-packed night for music with tunes from a variety of DJs. You'll hear blues music from every corner of the genre.
The entrance to the Ballroom Annex, aka The Back Room is up the steps on the far left side of the Spanish Ballroom beyond the loading ramp. You can't ask for much more - so come out to enjoy the evening and check out the lovely new dance hall! |
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 Contra Dance
Friday, February 26, 7:30 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Recommended Ages: All ages Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $9
Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to the Love Mongrels live music from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome.
This week Janine Smith calls to Love Mongrels with Orrin Star on mandolin, guitar, and banjo; Danny Knicely on mandolin, guitar, and percussion; Alexander Mitchell on fiddle; and Ralph Gordon on bass. |
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 Swing Dance
Saturday, February 27
8 p.m. - midnight
Presenter: Tom Cunningham Orchestra Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $15 for adults, $8 for kids 13 and under
Contact Name: Tom Cunningham Contact Email: tom@tomcunningham.com Tom Cunningham Orchestra
Hear for yourself why Frankie Manning, one of the original Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers and an icon to the Swing World, calls the Tom Cunningham Orchestra “the Swingin’est Band in the Land!” There will be a special appearance by dance legend Jean Veloz, of "Groovie Movie" fame. The 16-piece orchestra’s Spanish Ballroom dances are a Washington institution going back to 1983, and celebrated on TV, radio, in newspapers and books. Adding to the Orchestra’s luster is a fabulous troupe of vocalists who re-create the boy and girl singers, the “sisters” trios, and larger vocal groups of The Swing Era. So take a tip from The Washington Post’s Mike Joyce: “The Cunningham Band is bound to please.”
Beginning swing lesson at 8 p.m. is followed by the band from 9 p.m. to midnight. |
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 Cajun Dance
Sunday, February 28, 3 - 6 pm
Presenter: Dancing by the Bayou Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $15
Contact Name: Michael and Sharon Contact Email: Dancingbythebayou@verizon.net Dancing by the Bayou
Dancing by the Bayou presents a Cajun dance featuring wonderful live music with Jesse Lége and Bayou Brew. Jesse Lége is one of the most admired Cajun accordionists and vocalists from Southwest Louisiana. Beginning with Cajun accordion at age 16, Jesse has been playing traditional Cajun music for over 35 years with a variety of bands in various Louisiana dancehalls. He has garnered numerous Cajun French Music Association awards, known as the "Cajun Grammys": Traditional Band of the Year, Accordion Player of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Band of the Year, and for "Memoires Dans Mon Coeur," Song of the Year. He has recorded three CDs with the Lake Charles Ramblers, the Southern Ramblers, and Live at the Isleton Crawdad Festival (Calif.) with master Creole fiddler Ed Poullard. In 1998 he was inducted into the Cajun Music Hall of Fame. Jesse has played many Cajun events in Louisiana and elsewhere in the U.S. and world: Festivals Acadiens, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, and the prestigious Chicago Folk Festival, major festivals in CA and FL, and in England and Canada.
An introductory Cajun dance lesson at 3:00 pm is followed by dancing from 3:30 - 6 pm.
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 Contra and Square Dance
Sunday, February 28, 7 - 10:30 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 FSGW members
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American dancing with a focus on New England style contra dances, including square dances, country mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All dances are taught, and no partner is necessary. The newcomers' welcome lesson is at 7 p.m., followed by called dances with Tori Barone and Floor Play from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
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 Blues Dance
Thursday, March 4, 8:30 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Capital Blues Location: Ballroom Annex Admission: $8
Contact Name: Staff Contact Email: info@capitalblues.org Capital Blues
Capital Blues proudly presents weekly Thursday night blues dances. We'll be rotating DJs and instructors to inspire and challenge you.
The beginner workshop runs from 8:15 - 9:00 pm. The lesson gives new dancers important partnering basics. As always, the class is included in the $8 admission and no partner is necessary.
The dance starts at 9 pm and runs until 11:30 pm. We'll have an action-packed night for music with tunes from a variety of DJs. You'll hear blues music from every corner of the genre.
The entrance to the Ballroom Annex, aka The Back Room is up the steps on the far left side of the Spanish Ballroom beyond the loading ramp. You can't ask for much more - so come out to enjoy the evening and check out the lovely new dance hall! |
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 Contra Dance
Friday, March 5, 7:30 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Recommended Ages: All ages Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $9
Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to live music by Contratopia from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome.
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 Swing Dance
Saturday, March 6, 8 p.m. - midnight
Presenter: WSDC Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $14
Contact Name: Derek, Volunteer Coordinator Contact Email: wsdcvolunteer@hotmail.com Contact Phone: 301.340.9732 WSDC
The Washington Swing Dance Committee celebrates the year 2010 with a Swing Dance featuring live music by Augie Swing.
A beginner Swing dance lesson is offered from 8 to 9 p.m., followed by dancing from 9 p.m. to midnight. Dress is casual and no partner or dance experience is necessary. All ages are welcome.
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 Waltz Dance
Sunday, March 7, 3 - 6 p.m.
Presenter: Waltz Time Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $8
Contact Email: info@waltztimedances.org Waltz Time
Waltz Time presents a beginning waltz lesson from 3 to 3:30 p.m., followed by an afternoon of waltzes and other couples dances. Dancing from 3:30 to 6 p.m. to the music of CONTRATOPIA with Patrice Pakiz, Pat O'Loughlin, John Goodin, Erik Sessions. This popular band is sure to provide a wonderful afternoon of waltz and other couples dances. As always, no partner is required for this dance in the Spanish Ballroom, and the cost is only $8, including lesson.
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 Contra and Square Dance
Sunday, March 7, 7 - 10:30 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 FSGW members
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American dancing with a focus on New England style contra dances, and including square dances, country mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All dances are taught, and no partner is necessary. The newcomers' welcome lesson is at 7 p.m., followed by dances called by Ted Hodapp to Contratopia from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
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 Blues Dance
Thursday, March 11, 8:15 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Capital Blues Location: Ballroom Annex Admission: $8
Contact Name: Staff Contact Email: info@capitalblues.org Capital Blues
Capital Blues proudly presents weekly Thursday night blues dances. We'll be rotating DJs and instructors to inspire and challenge you.
The beginner workshop runs from 8:15 - 9:00 pm. The lesson gives new dancers important partnering basics. As always, the class is included in the $8 admission and no partner is necessary.
The dance starts at 9 pm and runs until 11:30 pm. We'll have an action-packed night for music with tunes from a variety of DJs. You'll hear blues music from every corner of the genre.
The entrance to the Ballroom Annex, aka The Back Room is up the steps on the far left side of the Spanish Ballroom beyond the loading ramp. You can't ask for much more - so come out to enjoy the evening and check out the lovely new dance hall! |
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 Contra Dance
Friday, March 12, 7:30 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Recommended Ages: All ages Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $9
Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to live music by the fabulous Glen Echo Open Bandfrom 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome.
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 Super Fiesta Latina Party
Friday, March 12, 8:15 pm - Midnight
Presenter: Forever Dancing Location: Ballroom Annex Admission: $15
Contact Name: Jennifer Bonini Contact Email: Jennifer@ForeverDancing.com Contact Phone: 703-798-1071 Forever Dancing
Forever Dancing presents "Super Fiesta Latina" Party on selected Friday evenings at Glen Echo Park's Ballroom Annex. This new hall features a brand new cushioned dance floor and plenty of room - a perfect atmosphere for this Latin party!
The dance is hosted by Fabio and Jennifer Bonini and promises to be a lot of fun!!! Come in and check out this new floor!
The evening will include a lesson from 8:15 - 9:00 pm for Salsa beginners and up. The lesson is followed by dancing from 9:00 pm - Midnight with teacher and DJ Fabio Bonini playing the best of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha-Cha, Reggaeton and more! The $15 admission includes the lesson, dancing and complimentary drinks and sweets. |
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 Swing Dance
Saturday, March 13, 8pm - Midnight
Presenter: The Jam Cellar Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: TBD
Contact Name: Staff Contact Email: huh@thejamcellar.com The Jam Cellar
The Jam Cellar presents a Swing dance with wonderful live music. The beginner lesson starts at 8 pm (included in your admission), and the dance follows until midnight. |
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 Zydeco Dance
Sunday, March 14, 3 - 6pm
Presenter: Dancing by the Bayou Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $15
Contact Name: Michael and Sharon Contact Email: Dancingbythebayou@verizon.net Dancing by the Bayou
Dancing by the Bayou presents a Zydeco dance featuring wonderful music by River City Slim and the Zydeco Hogs. River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs bring the exuberant sounds of the steamy bayous of southwestern Louisiana to the hills of New England. The Zydeco Hogs cook up a spicy musical gumbo that combines the traditional sounds of the button accordion and washboard with a driving, syncopated beat.
An introductory dance lesson at 3:00 pm is followed by dancing from 3:30 - 6 pm. |
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 Contra and Square Dance
Sunday, March 14, 7 - 10:30 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 FSGW members
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American dancing with a focus on New England style contra dances, and including square dances, country mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All dances are taught, and no partner is necessary. The newcomers' welcome lesson is at 7 p.m., followed by a called dance by Eva Murray to Taylor Among the Devils from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
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 Sunday Blues
Sunday, March 14, 7 p.m.- 11 p.m.
Presenter: Glen Echo Park Partnership Location: Ballroom Annex Admission: $12 dance only/$17 lesson & dance
Contact Name: Donna Barker Contact Email: dbarker@glenechopark.org Dancedc.com
The Glen Echo Park Partnership presents a Blues Dance with fabulous live music - please check back for details about the band.
For dancers who want to learn more about slow blues dancing, Mike Marcotte and Donna Barker offer a blues lesson from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This optional, 1-1/2 hour workshop offers footwork, moves and lead/follow techniques for dancing to slow, blues tunes. No partner required. Cost of the workshop includes the dance that follows from 8:30 - 11 pm to recorded music. |
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 Blues Dance
Thursday, March 18, 8:15 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Capital Blues Location: Ballroom Annex Admission: $8
Contact Name: Staff Contact Email: info@capitalblues.org Capital Blues
Capital Blues proudly presents weekly Thursday night blues dances. We'll be rotating DJs and instructors to inspire and challenge you.
The beginner workshop runs from 8:15 - 9:00 pm. The lesson gives new dancers important partnering basics. As always, the class is included in the $8 admission and no partner is necessary.
The dance starts at 9 pm and runs until 11:30 pm. We'll have an action-packed night for music with tunes from a variety of DJs. You'll hear blues music from every corner of the genre.
The entrance to the Ballroom Annex, aka The Back Room is up the steps on the far left side of the Spanish Ballroom beyond the loading ramp. You can't ask for much more - so come out to enjoy the evening and check out the lovely new dance hall! |
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 Contra Dance
Friday, March 19, 7:30 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Recommended Ages: All ages Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $9
Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to live music by Laura and the Lava Lamps from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome.
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 La Divina Milonga Party
Friday, March 19, 8:30 - Midnight
Presenter: Forever Dancing Location: Ballroom Annex Admission: $15
Contact Name: Jennifer Bonini Contact Email: Jennifer@foreverdancing.com Contact Phone: 703-798-1071 Forever Dancing
Forever Dancing presents La Divina Milonga Party on selected Friday evenings at Glen Echo Park's Ballroom Annex. This new hall features a brand new cushioned dance floor and plenty of room - a perfect atmosphere for the dance of Argentine Tango.
The evening will include a lesson for Argentine Tango beginners and up from 8:30 - 9:00 pm.
The lesson is followed by a Dance Party to recorded music from 9 pm - Midnight with Teacher and DJ Fabio Bonini, playing Traditional Tango, Milongas, Waltz and Tango Nuevo. The $15 admission includes the lesson and Dance Party. |
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 Swing Dance
Saturday, March 20, 8 pm - Midnight
Presenter: American Swing Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $15
http://www.americanswing.org
This delightful big band specializes in the hot jazz of the late 1920s, the romantic and swingy 1930's and the Benny Goodman/Tomy Dorsey/Glenn Miller "High Swing" of the 1940s. Hot, swinging and completely entertaining, the SRO will take you back in time and thoroughly excite you with it's nostalgic look at the big band repertoire. SingCo has been the featured band for private parties to national conventions, appearing at the National Archives, Cultural Tourism for DC for the National World War II reunion in 2004, Union Station, and even a presidential inaugural ball. As part of the third annual DC Bal weekend, SingCo will deliver traditional Big Band music that's perfect for Lindy and Balboa.
Beginner swing lesson with Tom and Debra at 8pm is followed by the band from 9pm to midnight. |
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 Waltz Dance
Sunday, March 21, 3 - 6 p.m.
Presenter: Waltz Time Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $8
Contact Email: info@waltztimedances.org Waltz Time Dances
Waltz Time presents a beginning waltz lesson from 3 to 3:30 p.m., followed by an afternoon of waltzes and other couples dances. Dancing from 3:30 to 6 p.m. to the music of
LAURA AND THE LAVA LAMPS with Laura Lengnick, David Wiesler, Ralph Gordon. This popular band is sure to provide a wonderful afternoon of waltz and other couples dances.
As always, no partner is required for this dance in the Spanish Ballroom, and the cost is only $8, including lesson.
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 Contra and Square Dance
Sunday, March 21, 7 - 10:30 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 FSGW members
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American contra dancing. The evening can include square dances, mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All Contras and Square dances are taught, no partner is necessary. There is a lesson is at 7 p.m., followed by dances called by Beth Molaro to Laura and the Lava Lamps from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
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 Blues Dances
Thursday, March 25, 8:15 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Capital Blues Location: Ballroom Annex Admission: $8
Contact Name: Staff Contact Email: info@capitalblues.org CapitalBlues.org
Capital Blues proudly presents weekly Thursday night blues dances. We'll be rotating DJs and instructors to inspire and challenge you.
The beginner workshop runs from 8:15 - 9:00 pm. The lesson gives new dancers important partnering basics. As always, the class is included in the $8 admission and no partner is necessary.
The dance starts at 9 pm and runs until 11:30 pm. We'll have an action-packed night for music with tunes from a variety of DJs. You'll hear blues music from every corner of the genre.
The entrance to the Ballroom Annex, aka The Back Room is up the steps on the far left side of the Spanish Ballroom beyond the loading ramp. You can't ask for much more - so come out to enjoy the evening and check out the lovely new dance hall! |
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 Contra Dance
Friday, March 26, 7:30 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Recommended Ages: All ages Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $9
Contact Name: Staff Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to Taylor Among the Devilslive music from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome.
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 Zydeco Dance
Friday, March 26, 8 pm - Midnight
Presenter: Dancing by the Bayou Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: $20
Contact Name: Michael and Sharon Contact Email: Dancingbythebayou@verizon.net Dancing by the Bayou
Dancing by the Bayou presents a Zydeco dance featuring Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas. Nathan Williams plays Zydeco, the fast and furious accordion-driven dance music of the Creole people of South Louisiana, a relatively modern style that emerged after the Second World War. With its trademark rubboard percussion, electric guitars and R&B influences, zydeco is distinct from the fiddle-driven music of neighboring Cajuns.
In the hands of a dedicated musician and songwriter such as Nathan Williams, zydeco is one of the most expressive sounds in roots music. Nathan's down-home parables are delivered with surprising musical turns and a distinctive Caribbean lilt that reaches back to the very beginnings of Creole culture in Louisiana.
Admission includes an introductory Zydeco dance lesson with Michael and Sharon at 8 pm followed by dancing from 9 pm - Midnight to fabulous live music. |
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 Swing Dance
Saturday, March 27, 8 pm - midnight
Presenter: Tom Cunningham Orchestra Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $15
Tom Cunningham Orchestra
Hear for yourself why Frankie Manning, one of the original Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers and an icon to the Swing World, calls the Tom Cunningham Orchestra “the Swingin’est Band in the Land!” The 16-piece orchestra’s Spanish Ballroom dances are a Washington institution going back to 1983, and celebrated on TV and radio, in newspapers and books. Adding to the Orchestra’s luster is a fabulous troupe of vocalists who re-create the boy and girl singers, the “sisters” trios, and larger vocal groups of The Swing Era. So take a tip from The Washington Post’s Mike Joyce, “The Cunningham Band is bound to please.”
Beginning swing lesson at 8 p.m. is followed by the band from 9 p.m. to midnight. |
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 Ballroom Tea Dance
Sunday, March 28, 3pm - 6pm
Presenter: Hot Society Orchestra of Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $12
Contact Name: Dave Tucker Contact Email: dave@hotsociety.net Hot Society Orchestra of Washington
Join the Hot Society Orchestra of Washington for an afternoon of dancing, featuring music and dances from the 20s, 30s and 40s. Dancers will enjoy foxtrot, two-step, waltz, cha-cha, rumba, swing and more in the Spanish Ballroom.
A basic dance lesson at 3 pm for all levels is followed by dancing to wonderful live music from 3:30 - 6 pm. Admission includes the lesson. No partner or prior experience needed. |
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 Contra and Square Dance
Sunday, March 28, 7 - 10:30 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 FSGW members
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American contra dancing. The evening can include square dances, mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All Contras and Square dances are taught, no partner is necessary. There is a lesson is at 7 p.m., followed by dances called by Rebecca Lay with Mortal Wombat from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m
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 Blues Dances
Thursday, April 1, 8:15 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Capital Blues Location: Ballroom Annex Admission: $8
Contact Name: Staff Contact Email: info@capitalblues.org CapitalBlues.org
Capital Blues proudly presents weekly Thursday night blues dances. We'll be rotating DJs and instructors to inspire and challenge you.
The beginner workshop runs from 8:15 - 9:00 pm. The lesson gives new dancers important partnering basics. As always, the class is included in the $8 admission and no partner is necessary.
The dance starts at 9 pm and runs until 11:30 pm. We'll have an action-packed night for music with tunes from a variety of DJs. You'll hear blues music from every corner of the genre.
The entrance to the Ballroom Annex, aka The Back Room is up the steps on the far left side of the Spanish Ballroom beyond the loading ramp. You can't ask for much more - so come out to enjoy the evening and check out the lovely new dance hall!
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 Contra Dance
Friday, April 2, 7:30 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Recommended Ages: All ages Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $9
Contact Name: Staff Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to live music by Mortal Wombat from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome.
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 Swing Dance
Saturday, April 3, 8 p.m. - midnight
Presenter: WSDC Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $15
Contact Name: Derek, Volunteer Coordinator Contact Email: wsdcvolunteer@hotmail.com Contact Phone: 301.340.9732 WSDC
The Washington Swing Dance Committee is pleased to present the Red Stick Ramblers from Louisiana. The Ramblers romp and stomp through a crazy-quilt of originals and classic covers with the high-octane energy that could only come from a band accustomed to keeping dance-floors jumping for hours at a time.
Beginner Swing dance lesson from 8 to 9 p.m., dance 9 p.m. to midnight, or volunteer for one hour and get in free. Dress is casual and no partner or dance experience is necessary. All ages are welcome. |
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 Waltz Dance
Sunday, April 4, 3 to 6 pm
Presenter: Waltz Time Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $8
Contact Email: info@waltztimedances.org Waltz Time
Waltz Time presents a beginning waltz lesson from 3 to 3:30 p.m., followed by an afternoon of waltzes and other couples dances. Dancing from 3:30 to 6 p.m. to the music of QUICKSTEP STRINGS with Steve Hickman, Alexander Mitchell, Julia Borland-Ferneborg, John O'Loughlin, Ralph Gordon, Marc Glickman, Larry Robinson, Jonah Blaustein, Susan Brandt.
As always, no partner is required for this dance in the Spanish Ballroom, and the cost is only $8, including lesson.
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 Contra and Square Dance
Sunday, April 4, 7 - 10:30 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 FSGW members
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American contra dancing. The evening can include square dances, mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All Contras and Square dances are taught, no partner is necessary. There is a lesson is at 7 p.m., followed by dances with the Capitol Quicksteps from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. |
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 Blues Dances
Thursday, April 8, 11, 8:15 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Capital Blues Location: Ballroom Annex Admission: $8
Contact Name: Staff Contact Email: info@capitalblues.org CapitalBlues.org
Capital Blues proudly presents weekly Thursday night blues dances. We'll be rotating DJs and instructors to inspire and challenge you.
The beginner workshop runs from 8:15 - 9:00 pm. The lesson gives new dancers important partnering basics. As always, the class is included in the $8 admission and no partner is necessary.
The dance starts at 9 pm and runs until 11:30 pm. We'll have an action-packed night for music with tunes from a variety of DJs. You'll hear blues music from every corner of the genre.
The entrance to the Ballroom Annex, aka The Back Room is up the steps on the far left side of the Spanish Ballroom beyond the loading ramp. You can't ask for much more - so come out to enjoy the evening and check out the lovely new dance hall!
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 Contra Dance
Friday, April 9, 7:30 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Recommended Ages: All ages Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $9
Contact Name: Staff Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to live music from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome.
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 Swing Dance
Friday, April 9, 8 pm - midnight
Presenter: DC Lindy Exchange Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: TBD
Contact Name: DCLX Staff Contact Email: info@dclx.org DC Lindy Exchange
The DC Lindy Exchange is proud to present wonderful live music for the opening dance of their annual Lindy Exchange!
A Swing dance lesson from 8 - 9 pm is followed by dancing from 9 pm - midnight. No partner necessary. Come out and celebrate a memorable night of music and dance! |
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 Swing Dance
Saturday, April 10, 8 pm - Midnight
Presenter: DC Lindy Exchange Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: TBD
Contact Name: DCLX Staff Contact Email: info@dclx.org DC Lindy Exchange
The DC Lindy Exchange presents a memorable night of Swing and Lindy dancing at the Spanish Ballroom as they showcase their main dance of the Lindy Exchange weekend featuring Jonathan Stout and his Campus 5 with their vintage songbird Hilary Alexander. This powerhouse septet is one of the world’s premier swing dance bands specializing in small group swing from the late 1930s and early 1940s. Campus Five was created to be the most danceable band playing swing today. Don’t miss the chance to see this first-class band, hailing from the sunny climes of southern California.
A beginning swing dance lesson from 8 - 9 pm is followed by dancing until midnight. Join in the fun!
DC Lindy Exchange returns in its 9th year with a full weekend of swing and lindy dancing, featuring live music and late-night dances with renowned DJs. Visit dclx.org for all the information about bands and other events during this annual Swing & Lindy extravaganza, open to all, for beginners to advanced dancers. |
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 Milonga
Sunday, April 11, 1 - 6 p.m.
Presenter: Flying Feet Enterprises Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $10 from 3 - 6 pm; workshops additional cost
Contact Name: Flying Feet Enterprises Contact Email: dance@flyingfeet.org Contact Phone: 301.299.8728 or 202.244.2787 Flying Feet Enterprises
Flying Feet Enterprises presents a very special day of Tango at Glen Echo's historic, 1930s Art Deco Spanish Ballroom. The day will start with optional tango workshops from 1 - 3 pm. Dancers may take the workshops that they want for an additional fee at the door.
At 3 pm there will be a half hour beg. tango lesson, followed by dancing from 3:30-6pm to the finest Argentine Tango music from the 1920s through today, played by one of the area's most talented tango DJs. The $10 admission covers the lesson and dance from 3 pm - 6 pm. The special tango workshops, earlier in the day, are payable at the door. Visit flyingfeet.org for more details. |
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 Zydeco Dance
Sunday, April 11, 3 - 6 pm
Presenter: Dancing by the Bayou Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: $18
Contact Name: Michael and Sharon Contact Email: Dancingbythebayou@verizon.net Dancing by the Bayou
Dancing by the Bayou presents a Zydeco dance with great live music by Leroy Thomas & the Zydeco Road Runners. Leroy Thomas was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana and raised in Elton Louisiana. He comes from a family of zydeco musicians. His father Leo "The Bull" Thomas is the only zydeco musician to lead a zydeco band from the drums. Leroy's father has a distinct method of drumming that inspired not only his sons, but is still emulated by many zydeco bands today. Other family related zydeco musicians are Keith Frank, a second cousin on his mother's side, Geno Delafose, a second cousin on his father's side, and Brian Terry a cousin on his father's side.
In 1998 Leroy decided it was time to form his own band, "Leroy Thomas & the Zydeco Roadrunners." Today Leroy and his band have performed in over 33 states and overseas and have released eight CDs. Leroy favors what he calls "Old School Zydeco." He likes keeping the tradition of Louisiana alive and flowing. He throws in his own flavor but always comes back to original zydeco, the real deal.
Admission includes an introductory Zydeco dance lesson at 3 pm followed by dancing from 3:30 - 6 pm to music by Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco RoadRunners in the Bumper Car Pavilion.
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 Contra and Square Dance
Sunday, April 11, 7 - 10:30 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Recommended Ages: All ages Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 FSGW members
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American contra dancing. The evening can include square dances, mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All Contras and Square dances are taught, no partner is necessary. There is a lesson is at 7 p.m., followed by dances with the Moving Violations from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. |
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 Blues Dances
Thursday, April 15, 8:15 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Capital Blues Location: Ballroom Annex Admission: $8
Contact Name: Staff Contact Email: info@capitalblues.org CapitalBlues.org
Capital Blues proudly presents weekly Thursday night blues dances. We'll be rotating DJs and instructors to inspire and challenge you.
The beginner workshop runs from 8:15 - 9:00 pm. The lesson gives new dancers important partnering basics. As always, the class is included in the $8 admission and no partner is necessary.
The dance starts at 9 pm and runs until 11:30 pm. We'll have an action-packed night for music with tunes from a variety of DJs. You'll hear blues music from every corner of the genre.
The entrance to the Ballroom Annex, aka The Back Room is up the steps on the far left side of the Spanish Ballroom beyond the loading ramp. You can't ask for much more - so come out to enjoy the evening and check out the lovely new dance hall!
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 Contra Dance
Friday, April 16, 7:30 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Recommended Ages: All ages Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $9
Contact Name: Staff Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to live music by Jiggermeister from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome.
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 Super Fiesta Latina Party
Friday, April 16, 8:15 pm - Midnight
Presenter: Forever Dancing Location: Ballroom Annex Admission: $15
Contact Name: Jennifer Bonini Contact Email: Jennifer@ForeverDancing.com Contact Phone: 703-798-1071 Forever Dancing
Forever Dancing presents "Super Fiesta Latina" Party on selected Friday evenings at Glen Echo Park's Ballroom Annex. This new hall features a brand new cushioned dance floor and plenty of room - a perfect atmosphere for this Latin party!
The dance is hosted by Fabio and Jennifer Bonini and promises to be a lot of fun! The evening will include a lesson from 8:15 - 9:00 pm for Salsa beginners and up.
The lesson is followed by dancing from 9:00 pm - Midnight with teacher and DJ Fabio Bonini playing the best of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha-Cha, Reggaeton and more! The $15 admission includes the lesson, dancing, beverages and sweets. |
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 Swing Dance
Sunday, April 18, 3 - 6pm
Presenter: Washington Swing Dance Committee Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: TBD
Contact Name: Derek, Volunteer Coordinator Contact Email: wsdcvolunteer@hotmail.com Washington Swing Dance Committee
The Washington Swing Dance Committee is pleased to present Kiddie Hop, a special day of swing dancing for children. |
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 Waltz Dance
Sunday, April 18, 3 to 6 pm
Presenter: Waltz Time Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $8
Contact Email: info@waltztimedances.org Waltz Time
Waltz Time presents a beginning waltz lesson from 3 to 3:30 p.m., followed by an afternoon of waltzes and other couples dances. Dancing from 3:30 to 6 p.m. to the music of CABARET SAUVIGNON with Andrea Hoag, Karen Ashbrook, Paul Oorts, Dave Wiesler. This popular band is sure to provide a wonderful afternoon of waltz and other couples dances.
As always, no partner is required for this dance in the Spanish Ballroom, and the cost is only $8, including lesson.
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 Contra and Square Dance
Sunday, April 18, 7 - 10:30 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Recommended Ages: All ages Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 FSGW members
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American contra dancing. The evening can include square dances, mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All Contras and Square dances are taught, no partner is necessary. There is a lesson is at 7 p.m., followed by dances with the Contra Wizards from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. |
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 Blues Dances
Thursday, April 22, 8:30 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Capital Blues Location: Ballroom Annex Admission: $8
Contact Name: Staff Contact Email: info@capitalblues.org CapitalBlues.org
Capital Blues proudly presents weekly Thursday night blues dances. We'll be rotating DJs and instructors to inspire and challenge you.
The beginner workshop runs from 8:15 - 9:00 pm. The lesson gives new dancers important partnering basics. As always, the class is included in the $8 admission and no partner is necessary.
The dance starts at 9 pm and runs until 11:30 pm. We'll have an action-packed night for music with tunes from a variety of DJs. You'll hear blues music from every corner of the genre.
The entrance to the Ballroom Annex, aka The Back Room is up the steps on the far left side of the Spanish Ballroom beyond the loading ramp. You can't ask for much more - so come out to enjoy the evening and check out the lovely new dance hall!
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 Contra Dance
Friday, April 23, 7:30 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Recommended Ages: All ages Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $9
Contact Name: Staff Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to live music by Rhythm Method String Band from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome.
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 Cajun/Zydeco Dance
Friday, April 23, 8pm - Midnight
Presenter: Dancing by the Bayou Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: TBD
Contact Name: Michael and Sharon Contact Email: Dancingbythebayou@verizon.net Dancing by the Bayou
Dancing by the Bayou presents a Cajun/Zydeco dance with fabulous live music.
Admission includes an introductory dance lesson at 8:00 pm followed by dancing from 9 pm - midnight to fabulous live music. |
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 La Divina Milonga Party
Friday, April 23, 8:30 - Midnight
Presenter: Forever Dancing Location: Ballroom Annex Admission: $15
Contact Name: Jennifer Bonini Contact Email: Jennifer@foreverdancing.com Contact Phone: 703-798-1071 Forever Dancing
Forever Dancing presents La Divina Milonga Party on selected Friday evenings at Glen Echo Park's Ballroom Annex. This new hall features a brand new cushioned dance floor and plenty of room - a perfect atmosphere for the dance of Argentine Tango.
The evening will include a lesson for Argentine Tango beginners and up from 8:30 - 9:00 pm.
The lesson is followed by a Dance Party to recorded music from 9 pm - Midnight with Teacher and DJ Fabio Bonini, playing Traditional Tango, Milongas, Waltz and Tango Nuevo. The $15 admission includes the lesson and Dance Party. |
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 Swing Dance
Saturday, April 24, 8pm - midnight
Presenter: Flying Feet Enterprises Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: TBD
Contact Email: dance@flyingfeet.org Flying Feet Enterprises
Flying Feet Enterprises presents a Swing dance with fabulous live music. Beginner Swing Dance lesson from 8 - 9 p.m. is followed by dancing from 9 p.m - Midnight. |
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 Ballroom Tea Dance
Sunday, April 25, 3pm - 6pm
Presenter: Hot Society Orchestra of Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $12
Hot Society Orchestra of Washington
Join the Hot Society Orchestra of Washington for an afternoon of dancing, featuring music and dances from the 20s, 30s and 40s. Dancers will enjoy foxtrot, two-step, waltz, cha-cha, rumba, swing and more in the Spanish Ballroom.
A basic dance lesson at 3 pm for all levels is followed by dancing to wonderful live music from 3:30 - 6 pm. Admission includes the lesson. No partner or prior experience needed. |
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 Sunday Afternoon Contra & Square Dance
Sunday Afternoon, April 25, 3 - 6 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 FSGW members
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
A Sunday Afternoon of Ron Buchanan's Mind Bending Contras and Squares. Renowned caller Ron Buchanan brings an afternoon of madness and delight to the Bumper Car Pavilion as we dance to a program of all his own challenging dances. Come for the afternoon and bring a dish for post dancing potluck picnic, stay the evening for more! The band is Rhythm Method String Band and dancing runs from 3 - 6 pm.
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 Contra and Square Dance
Sunday, April 25, 7 - 10:30 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballrom Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 FSGW members
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American contra dancing. The evening can include square dances, mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All Contras and Square dances are taught, no partner is necessary. There is a lesson is at 7 p.m., followed by dances with the Rhythm Method String Band from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. |
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 Blues Dance
Thursday, April 29, 8:15 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Capital Blues Location: Ballroom Annex Admission: $8
Contact Name: Staff Contact Email: info@capitalblues.org CapitalBlues.org
Capital Blues proudly presents weekly Thursday night blues dances. We'll be rotating DJs and instructors to inspire and challenge you.
The beginner workshop runs from 8:15 - 9:00 pm. The lesson gives new dancers important partnering basics. As always, the class is included in the $8 admission and no partner is necessary.
The dance starts at 9 pm and runs until 11:30 pm. We'll have an action-packed night for music with tunes from a variety of DJs. You'll hear blues music from every corner of the genre.
The entrance to the Ballroom Annex, aka The Back Room is up the steps on the far left side of the Spanish Ballroom beyond the loading ramp. You can't ask for much more - so come out to enjoy the evening and check out the lovely new dance hall! |
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 Contra Dance
Friday, April 30, 7:30 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Recommended Ages: All ages Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $9
Contact Name: Staff Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to live music by KGB from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome.
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 26th Annual Strauss Waltz Ball
Saturday, May 1, 8 pm - Midnight
Presenter: Waltz Time Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $20
Contact Name: Waltz Time Contact Email: info@waltztimedances.org Waltz Time
Waltz Time presents the 26th Annual Evening With Strauss Waltz Ball - an evening of Viennese Waltz in the beautiful Spanish Ballroom. This special benefit dance for Glen Echo Park includes a Viennese Waltz lesson from 8 - 9 p.m., followed by a superbly prepared program of classical waltzes from 9 p.m. - midnight in the style of OLDE VIENNA with Alexander Mitchell, Elke Baker, Barbara Heitz, Dave Weisler, Ralph Gordon.
Dancers are encouraged to wear formal attire.
No partner required; $20
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Swing Dance
Saturday, May 1, 8pm to midnight
Presenter: The Jam Cellar Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: TBD
Contact Name: The Jam Cellar Crew Contact Email: huh@thejamcellar.com www.thejamcellar.com
Jam Cellar is back at Glen Echo Park in the twinkling Bumper Car Pavilion to feature a swing dance with great live music.
Lesson starts at 8 (free with admission) and the dance goes from 9pm - midnight. |
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 Contra and Square Dance
Sunday, May 2, 7 - 10:30 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 FSGW members
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American contra dancing. The evening can include square dances, mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All Contras and Square dances are taught, no partner is necessary. There is a lesson is at 7 p.m., followed by dances with KGB from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. |
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 Blues Dance
Thursday, May 6, 8:15 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Capital Blues Location: Ballroom Annex Admission: $8
Contact Name: Staff Contact Email: info@capitalblues.org CapitalBlues.org
Capital Blues proudly presents weekly Thursday night blues dances. We'll be rotating DJs and instructors to inspire and challenge you.
The beginner workshop runs from 8:15 - 9:00 pm. The lesson gives new dancers important partnering basics. As always, the class is included in the $8 admission and no partner is necessary.
The dance starts at 9 pm and runs until 11:30 pm. We'll have an action-packed night for music with tunes from a variety of DJs. You'll hear blues music from every corner of the genre.
The entrance to the Ballroom Annex, aka The Back Room is up the steps on the far left side of the Spanish Ballroom beyond the loading ramp. You can't ask for much more - so come out to enjoy the evening and check out the lovely new dance hall! |
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 Contra Dance
Friday, May 7, 7:30 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Recommended Ages: All ages Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: $9
Contact Name: Staff Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to live music from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome.
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 Ballroom Tea Dance
Sunday, May 9, 3pm - 6pm
Presenter: Hot Society Orchestra of Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $12
Contact Name: Dave Tucker Contact Email: dave@hotsociety.net Hot Society Orchestra of Washington
Join the Hot Society Orchestra of Washington for an afternoon of dancing, featuring music and dances from the 20s, 30s and 40s. Dancers will enjoy foxtrot, two-step, waltz, cha-cha, rumba, swing and more in the Spanish Ballroom.
A basic dance lesson at 3 pm for all levels is followed by dancing to wonderful live music from 3:30 - 6 pm. Admission includes the lesson. No partner or prior experience needed. |
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 Zydeco Dance
Sunday, May 9, 3 - 6 pm
Presenter: Dancing by the Bayou Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: $18
Contact Name: Michael and Sharon Contact Email: dancingbythebayou@verizon.net Dancing by the Bayou
Dancing by the Bayou presents a “Mothers Day” Zydeco dance along with great live music by T-Broussard & The Zydeco Steppers. Bryant Keith "T" Broussard's fate as a Zydeco musician was sealed long before he was born. He is a descendent of Creole and zydeco music icons. His mother, Mary Jane Ardoin, stands alone as a female who has mastered the idiom of the traditional Creole accordion, a talent that was undoubtedly transcended from her uncle Bois Sec Ardoin, Creole music pioneer, her uncle Carlton Frank, world-known Creole violinist, and many others in the profession.
Bryant recalls childhood memories of playing drums or scrub board while his mother performed for audiences at local dances. It was not until 1993, at the age of 21, that he began to take his talents seriously and established his own band. Since then he has worked with unwavering ambition to achieve excellence in his destined career.
Bryant's stage presence exudes a remarkable energy. Accordionist, singer, and songwriter are among several of Bryant's musical talents. He also plays drums, scrub board, and bass guitar. Although zydeco music is Bryant's primary performance style, he also plays traditional Creole music.
Admission includes an introductory Zydeco lesson with Michael and Sharon from 3 - 3:30 pm followed by dancing until 6 pm. |
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 Contra and Square Dance
Sunday, May 9, 7 - 10:30 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Recommended Ages: All ages Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 FSGW members
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American contra dancing. The evening can include square dances, mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All Contras and Square dances are taught, no partner is necessary. There is a lesson is at 7 p.m., followed by dances with Rosen and Jones from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. |
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 Sunday Blues
Sunday, May 9, 7 p.m.- 11 p.m.
Presenter: Glen Echo Park Partnership Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $2 dance only/$17 lesson & dance
Contact Name: Donna Barker Contact Email: dbarker@glenechopark.org DanceDC
The Glen Echo Park Partnership presents a Blues Dance with fabulous live music - please check back for details about the band.
For dancers who want to learn more about slow blues dancing, Mike Marcotte and Donna Barker offer a blues lesson from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This optional, 1-1/2 hour workshop offers footwork, moves and lead/follow techniques for dancing to slow, blues tunes. No partner required. Cost of the workshop includes the dance that follows from 8:30 - 11 pm to recorded music. |
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 Blues Dance
Thursday, May 13, 8:15 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Capital Blues Location: Ballroom Annex Admission: $8
Contact Name: Staff Contact Email: info@capitalblues.org CapitalBlues.org
Capital Blues proudly presents weekly Thursday night blues dances. We'll be rotating DJs and instructors to inspire and challenge you.
The beginner workshop runs from 8:15 - 9:00 pm. The lesson gives new dancers important partnering basics. As always, the class is included in the $8 admission and no partner is necessary.
The dance starts at 9 pm and runs until 11:30 pm. We'll have an action-packed night for music with tunes from a variety of DJs. You'll hear blues music from every corner of the genre.
The entrance to the Ballroom Annex, aka The Back Room is up the steps on the far left side of the Spanish Ballroom beyond the loading ramp. You can't ask for much more - so come out to enjoy the evening and check out the lovely new dance hall! |
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 Contra Dance
Friday, May 14, 7:30 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Recommended Ages: All ages Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $9
Contact Name: Staff Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to live music by the Glen Echo Open Band from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. |
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 Super Fiesta Latina Party
Friday, May 14, 8:15 pm - Midnight
Presenter: Forever Dancing Location: Ballroom Annex Admission: $15
Contact Name: Jennifer Bonini Contact Email: Jennifer@ForeverDancing.com Contact Phone: 703-798-1071 Forever Dancing
Forever Dancing presents "Super Fiesta Latina" Party on selected Friday evenings at Glen Echo Park's Ballroom Annex. This new hall features a brand new cushioned dance floor and plenty of room - a perfect atmosphere for this Latin party!
The dance is hosted by Fabio and Jennifer Bonini and promises to be a lot of fun! The evening will include a lesson from 8:15 - 9:00 pm for Salsa beginners and up.
The lesson is followed by dancing from 9:00 pm - Midnight with teacher and DJ Fabio Bonini playing the best of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha-Cha, Reggaeton and more! The $15 admission includes the lesson, dancing, beverages and sweets. |
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 Waltz Dance
Sunday, May 16, 3 - 6 pm
Presenter: Waltz Time Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $8
Contact Name: Staff Contact Email: info@waltztimedances.org Contact Phone: 202.238.0230 Waltz Time
Waltz Time presents a beginning waltz lesson from 3 to 3:30 p.m., followed by an afternoon of waltzes and other couples dances in the Spanish Ballroom. Dancing from 3:30 to 6 p.m. to the music of MAGIC FOOT with Colin Lindsay, Chris Stevens, Stefan Amidon. Brendan Taafe.
No partner required for an afternoon of lovely melodies and lively dancing in the area’s most beautiful ballroom.
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 Contra and Square Dance
Sunday, May 16, 7 - 10:30 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 FSGW members
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American contra dancing. The evening can include square dances, mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All Contras and Square dances are taught, no partner is necessary. There is a lesson is at 7 p.m., followed by dances with the Magic Foot from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. |
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 Blues Dance
Thursday, May 20, 8:15 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Capital Blues Location: Ballroom Annex Admission: $8
Contact Name: Staff Contact Email: info@capitalblues.org CapitalBlues.org
Capital Blues proudly presents weekly Thursday night blues dances. We'll be rotating DJs and instructors to inspire and challenge you.
The beginner workshop runs from 8:15 - 9:00 pm. The lesson gives new dancers important partnering basics. As always, the class is included in the $8 admission and no partner is necessary.
The dance starts at 9 pm and runs until 11:30 pm. We'll have an action-packed night for music with tunes from a variety of DJs. You'll hear blues music from every corner of the genre.
The entrance to the Ballroom Annex, aka The Back Room is up the steps on the far left side of the Spanish Ballroom beyond the loading ramp. You can't ask for much more - so come out to enjoy the evening and check out the lovely new dance hall! |
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 Contra Dance
Friday, May 21, 7:30 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Recommended Ages: All ages Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: $9
Contact Name: Staff Contact Email: info@fridaynightdance.org Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m.
George Marshall & Tim van Egmond calls to (and plays with) Swallowtail: David Cantieni on wind instruments, Ron Grosslein on fiddle, Timm Triplett on piano, George Marshall on concertina, and Tim van Egmond on hammered dulcimer. The dance is from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome.
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 La Divina Milonga Party
Friday, May 21, 8:30 - Midnight
Presenter: Forever Dancing Location: Ballroom Annex Admission: $15
Contact Name: Jennifer Bonini Contact Email: Jennifer@foreverdancing.com Contact Phone: 703-798-1071 Forever Dancing
Forever Dancing presents La Divina Milonga Party on selected Friday evenings at Glen Echo Park's Ballroom Annex. This new hall features a brand new cushioned dance floor and plenty of room - a perfect atmosphere for the dance of Argentine Tango.
The evening will include a lesson for Argentine Tango beginners and up from 8:30 - 9:00 pm.
The lesson is followed by a Dance Party to recorded music from 9 pm - Midnight with Teacher and DJ Fabio Bonini, playing Traditional Tango, Milongas, Waltz and Tango Nuevo. The $15 admission includes the lesson and Dance Party. |
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 Swing Dance
Saturday, May 22, 8 pm - midnight
Presenter: Tom Cunningham Orchestra Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $15
Tom Cunningham Orchestra
Hear for yourself why Frankie Manning, one of the original Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers and an icon to the Swing World, calls the Tom Cunningham Orchestra “the Swingin’est Band in the Land!” The 16-piece orchestra’s Spanish Ballroom dances are a Washington institution going back to 1983, and celebrated on TV and radio, in newspapers and books. Adding to the Orchestra’s luster is a fabulous troupe of vocalists who re-create the boy and girl singers, the “sisters” trios, and larger vocal groups of The Swing Era. So take a tip from The Washington Post’s Mike Joyce, “The Cunningham Band is bound to please.”
Beginning swing lesson at 8 p.m. is followed by the band from 9 p.m. to midnight. |
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 Family Dance
Sunday, May 23, 3 - 5 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: $5
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
The family dance program is a wonderful addition to the other family-oriented programs at Glen Echo Park. Spend the afternoon dancing with your children. Each of the family dances features live music and dance calling from 3-5 p.m. in the Bumper Car Pavilion. Bring your entire family, neighbors, church or synagogue group, birthday party, and girl or boy scout troop.
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 Milonga
Sunday, May 23, 3 - 6 p.m.
Presenter: Flying Feet Enterprises Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $10
Contact Email: dance@flyingfeet.org Contact Phone: 301.299.8728 or 202.244.2787 Flying Feet Enterprises
Flying Feet Enterprises presents a Milonga at Glen Echo's historic, 1930s Art Deco Spanish Ballroom. The afternoon will start with a tango lesson at 3 p.m., followed by dancing from 3:30 - 6 p.m. to the finest Argentine Tango music from the 1920s through today, played by one of the area's most talented tango DJs. These festive afternoons are dances you will not want to miss! |
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 Contra and Square Dance
Sunday, May 23, 7 - 10:30 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 FSGW members
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American contra dancing. The evening can include square dances, mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All Contras and Square dances are taught, no partner is necessary. There is a lesson is at 7 p.m., followed by dances with Swallowtail from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. |
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 Blues Dance
Thursday, May 27, 8:15 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Capital Blues Location: Ballroom Annex Admission: $8
Contact Name: Staff Contact Email: info@capitalblues.org CapitalBlues.org
Capital Blues proudly presents weekly Thursday night blues dances. We'll be rotating DJs and instructors to inspire and challenge you.
The beginner workshop runs from 8:15 - 9:00 pm. The lesson gives new dancers important partnering basics. As always, the class is included in the $8 admission and no partner is necessary.
The dance starts at 9 pm and runs until 11:30 pm. We'll have an action-packed night for music with tunes from a variety of DJs. You'll hear blues music from every corner of the genre.
The entrance to the Ballroom Annex, aka The Back Room is up the steps on the far left side of the Spanish Ballroom beyond the loading ramp. You can't ask for much more - so come out to enjoy the evening and check out the lovely new dance hall! |
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 Swing Dance
Saturday, May 29, 8pm - Midnight
Presenter: American Swing Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: TBD
American Swing
American Swing presents a swing dance with fabulous live music. A beginning Swing dance lesson from 8 - 9 p.m. is followed by dancing from 9 p.m. - Midnight. |
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 Waltz Dance
Sunday, May 30, 3 - 6 p.m.
Presenter: Waltz Time Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $8
Contact Email: info@waltztimedancers.org Waltz Time
Waltz Time presents a beginning waltz lesson from 3 to 3:30 p.m., followed by an afternoon of waltzes and other couples dances. Dancing from 3:30 to 6 p.m. to the music of HONEYSUCKLE ROSE with Andrea Hoag, Paul Oorts, Liz Donaldson, Ralph Gordon
As always, no partner is required for this dance in the Spanish Ballroom, and the cost is only $8, including lesson.
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 Contra and Square Dance
Sunday, May 30, 7 - 10:30 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 FSGW members
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American contra dancing. The evening can include square dances, mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All Contras and Square dances are taught, no partner is necessary. There is a lesson is at 7 p.m., followed by dances with the Serpentine from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. |
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 Blues Dance
Thursday, June 3, 8:15 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Capital Blues Location: Ballroom Annex Admission: $8
Contact Name: Staff Contact Email: info@capitalblues.org CapitalBlues.org
Capital Blues proudly presents weekly Thursday night blues dances. We'll be rotating DJs and instructors to inspire and challenge you.
The beginner workshop runs from 8:15 - 9:00 pm. The lesson gives new dancers important partnering basics. As always, the class is included in the $8 admission and no partner is necessary.
The dance starts at 9 pm and runs until 11:30 pm. We'll have an action-packed night for music with tunes from a variety of DJs. You'll hear blues music from every corner of the genre.
The entrance to the Ballroom Annex, aka The Back Room is up the steps on the far left side of the Spanish Ballroom beyond the loading ramp. You can't ask for much more - so come out to enjoy the evening and check out the lovely new dance hall! |
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 Contra Dance
Friday, June 4, 7:30 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Recommended Ages: All ages Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $9
Contact Name: Staff Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance with the band Anadama from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Beginners are always welcome. The lesson is included in the price of admission |
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 Washington Folk Festival
Jun 5 - Jun 6 Start Time: 12:00 PM End Time: 7:00 PM
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Location: Glen Echo Park
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
The Washington Folk Festival is back for its 30th year at Glen Echo Park. This free festival presents the public with the many folk music, dance and craft traditions that are part of the greater Washington area. The Festival supports over 450 performers on seven stages including: a participatory dance program in the Spanish Ballroom, a storytelling stage, and music for family audiences. Local artisans will demonstrate and exhibit their crafts. For more information visit www.fsgw.org. |
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 Swing Dance
Saturday, June 5, 8 p.m. - midnight
Presenter: WSDC Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: TBD
Contact Name: Derek, Volunteer Coordinator Contact Email: wsdcvolunteer@hotmail.com Contact Phone: 301.340.9732 WSDC
The Washington Swing Dance Committee celebrates the year in 2010 offering the best in live swing music and dance instruction.
A beginner Swing dance lesson is offered from 8 to 9 p.m., followed by dancing from 9 p.m. to midnight. Dress is casual and no partner or dance experience is necessary. All ages are welcome.
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 Contra and Square Dance
Sunday, June 6, 7:30 - 10:30 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 FSGW members
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American contra dancing. The evening can include square dances, mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All Contras and Square dances are taught, no partner is necessary. There is a lesson is at 7 p.m., followed by dances with the Perpetual e-Motion from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. |
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 Contra Dance
Friday, June 11, 7:30 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Recommended Ages: All ages Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $9
Contact Name: Staff Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to live music by the fabulous Glen Echo Open Band from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome.
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 Swing Dance
Friday, June 11, 8 pm - Midnight
Presenter: American Swing Recommended Ages: All Ages Welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: TBD
Americanswing.org
American Swing presents a swing dance with fabulous live music. Beginner Swing dance lesson from 8 - 9 p.m. is followed by dancing from 9 p.m. - Midnight. |
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 Swing Dance
Saturday, June 12, 8pm - Midnight
Presenter: American Swing Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: TBD
American Swing
American Swing presents a Swing dance with fabulous live music. A beginning Swing Dance lesson from 8 - 9 p.m. is followed by dancing from 9 p.m. - midnight. |
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 Waltz Dance
Sunday, June 13, 3 - 6 p.m.
Presenter: Waltz Time Recommended Ages: All ages welceom Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $8
Contact Email: info@waltztimedances.org Waltz Time
Waltz Time presents a beginning Waltz lesson from 3 to 3:30 p.m., followed by an afternoon of waltzes by Waltz Magic, featuring musicians Alexander Mitchell, Barbara Heitz, Liz Donaldson, and Ralph Gordon.
A beg. waltz lesson from 3 - 3:30 pm is followed by dancing 3:30 to 6 p.m. The cost for the lesson and dance is $8, and no partner is required.
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 Contra and Square Dance
Sunday, June 13, 7 - 10:30 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 FSGW members
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American contra dancing. The evening can include square dances, mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All Contras and Square dances are taught, no partner is necessary. There is a lesson is at 7 p.m., followed by dances with the Contra Rebels from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. |
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 Contra Dance
Friday, June 18, 7:30 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Recommended Ages: All ages Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $9
Contact Name: Staff Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance with the band Jubilea from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Beginners are always welcome. The lesson is included in the cost of admission. |
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 Swing Dance
Friday, June 18, 8 pm - midnight
Presenter: American Swing Recommended Ages: All Ages Welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: TBD
Americanswing.org
American Swing presents a swing dance with fabulous live music. Beginner Swing dance lesson from 8 - 9 p.m. is followed by dancing from 9 p.m. - Midnight. |
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 Swing Dance
Saturday, June 19, 8 pm - Midnight
Presenter: Flying Feet Enterprises Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: TBD
Contact Email: dance@flyingfeet.org Contact Phone: 301-299-8728 Flying Feet Enterprises
Flying Feet Enterprises presents a Swing dance with fabulous live music. Beginner Swing Dance lesson from 8 - 9 p.m. is followed by dancing from 9 p.m - Midnight. |
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 Waltz Dance
Sunday, June 20, 3 - 6 p.m.
Presenter: Waltz Time Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $8
Contact Email: info@waltztimedances.org Waltz Time
Waltz Time presents a beginning waltz lesson from 3 to 3:30 p.m., followed by an afternoon of waltzes and other couples dances. Dancing from 3:30 to 6 p.m. to the music of JUBILEA with Mary Lea, David Wiesler, Paul Oorts, Ralph Gordon. This popular band is sure to provide a wonderful afternoon of waltz and other couples dances. As always, no partner is required for this dance in the Spanish Ballroom, and the cost is only $8, including lesson.
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 Family Dance
Sunday, June 20, 3 - 5 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: $5
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
The family dance program is a wonderful addition to the other family-oriented programs at Glen Echo Park. Spend the afternoon dancing with your children. Each of the family dances features live music and dance calling from 3-5 p.m. in the Bumper Car Pavilion. Bring your entire family, neighbors, church or synagogue group, birthday party, and girl or boy scout troop. |
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 Contra and Square Dance
Sunday, June 20, 7 - 10:30 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 FSGW members
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American contra dancing. The evening can include square dances, mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All Contras and Square dances are taught, no partner is necessary. There is a lesson is at 7 p.m., followed by dances with the Jubilea from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. |
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 Sunday Blues
Sunday, June 20, 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Presenter: Glen Echo Park Partnership Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $17 lesson & dance/$12 dance only
Contact Name: Donna Barker Contact Email: donna@dancedc.com DanceDC
The Glen Echo Park Partnership presents a Blues Dance with fabulous live music - please check back for details about the band.
For dancers who want to learn more about slow blues dancing, Mike Marcotte and Donna Barker offer a blues lesson from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This optional, 1-1/2 hour workshop offers footwork, moves and lead/follow techniques for dancing to slow, blues tunes. No partner required. Cost of the workshop includes the dance that follows from 8:30 - 11 pm to recorded music. |
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 Contra Dance
Friday, June 25, 7:30 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Recommended Ages: All ages Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $9
Contact Name: Staff Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to live music by Matching Orange with Eric McDonald (mandolin), Eric Eid-Reiner (piano), and Brendan Carey Block (fiddle). The dance is from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome.
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 Swing Dance
Friday, June 25, 8 pm - Midnight
Presenter: Glen Echo Park Partnership Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: $14
Contact Name: Donna Barker Contact Email: dbarker@glenechopark.org Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture
The Glen Echo Park Partnership presents a Swing Dance with the Boilermaker Jazz Band. This ecstatically fun band performs authentic hot jazz, ragtime, and swing with an infectious beat and an enthusiasm that thrills dancers and makes an audience swing to classic jazz standards, ballads and blues.
An introductory Swing lesson with Donna Barker and Mike Marcotte from 8 - 9 p.m. is followed by dancing until Midnight. No partner necessary; admission includes the lesson at 8 pm. |
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 Super Fiesta Latina Party
Friday, June 25, 8:15 pm - Midnight
Presenter: Forever Dancing Location: Ballroom Annex Admission: $15
Contact Name: Jennifer Bonini Contact Email: Jennifer@ForeverDancing.com Contact Phone: 703-798-1071 Forever Dancing
Forever Dancing presents "Super Fiesta Latina" Party on selected Friday evenings at Glen Echo Park's Ballroom Annex. This new hall features a brand new cushioned dance floor and plenty of room - a perfect atmosphere for this Latin party!
The dance is hosted by Fabio and Jennifer Bonini and promises to be a lot of fun! The evening will include a lesson from 8:15 - 9:00 pm for Salsa beginners and up.
The lesson is followed by dancing from 9:00 pm - Midnight with teacher and DJ Fabio Bonini playing the best of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha-Cha, Reggaeton and more! The $15 admission includes the lesson, dancing, beverages and sweets. |
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 Cajun/Zydeco Dance
Saturday, June 26, 8 pm - Midnight
Presenter: Dancing by the Bayou Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: TBD
Contact Name: Michael and Sharon Contact Email: Dancingbythebayou@verizon.net Dancing by the Bayou
Dancing by the Bayou presents a Cajun/Zydeco dance featuring live music. Admission includes an introductory dance lesson at 8 pm followed by dancing from 9pm - midnight to fabulous live music. |
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 Ballroom Tea Dance
Sunday, June 27, 3pm - 6pm
Presenter: Hot Society Orchestra of Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $12
Contact Name: Dave Tucker Contact Email: dave@hotsociety.net Hot Society Orchestra of Washington
Join the Hot Society Orchestra of Washington for an afternoon of dancing, featuring music and dances from the 20s, 30s and 40s. Dancers will enjoy foxtrot, two-step, waltz, cha-cha, rumba, swing and more in the Spanish Ballroom.
A basic dance lesson at 3 pm for all levels is followed by dancing to wonderful live music from 3:30 - 6 pm. Admission includes the lesson. No partner or prior experience needed. |
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 Contra and Square Dance
Sunday, June 27, 7 - 10:30 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 FSGW members
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American contra dancing. The evening can include square dances, mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All Contras and Square dances are taught, no partner is necessary. There is a lesson is at 7 p.m., followed by dances with live music from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. |
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 Contra Dance
Friday, July 2, 7:30 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Recommended Ages: All ages Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $9
Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to live music from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome.
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 Swing Dance
Friday, July 2, 8 pm - midnight
Presenter: American Swing Recommended Ages: All Ages Welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: TBD
americanswing.org
American Swing presents a swing dance with fabulous live music. Beginner Swing dance lesson from 8 - 9 p.m. is followed by dancing from 9 p.m. - Midnight. |
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 Swing Dance
Saturday, July 3, 8 p.m. - midnight
Presenter: American Swing Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: TBD
American Swing
American Swing presents a swing dance with fabulous live music. A beginning Swing dance lesson from 8 - 9 p.m. is followed by dancing from 9 p.m. - Midnight. |
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 Contra and Square Dance
Sunday, July 4, 7 - 10:30 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 FSGW members
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American contra dancing. The evening can include square dances, mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All Contras and Square dances are taught, no partner is necessary. There is a lesson is at 7 p.m., followed by dances with the Too Hot Mamas from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. |
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 Contra Dance
Friday, July 9, 7:30 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Recommended Ages: All ages Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $9
Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to live music from the fabulous Glen Echo Open Band 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome.
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 Swing Dance
Saturday, July 10, 8 pm - Midnight
Presenter: Flying Feet Enterprises Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: TBD
Contact Name: Marc and Ellen Contact Email: dance@flyingfeet.org Flying Feet Enterprises
Flying Feet Enterprises presents a Swing dance with fabulous live music. Beginner Swing Dance lesson from 8 - 9 p.m. is followed by dancing from 9 p.m - Midnight. |
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 Cajun/Zydeco Dance
Sunday, July 11, 3 - 6 pm
Presenter: Dancing by the Bayou Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: TBD
Contact Name: Michael and Sharon Contact Email: Dancingbythebayou@verizon.net Dancing by the Bayou
Dancing by the Bayou presents an afternoon Cajun/Zydeco dance featuring live music. Admission includes an introductory dance lesson at 3 pm followed by dancing from 3:30 - 6 pm to fabulous live music. |
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 Contra and Square Dance
Sunday, July 11, 7 - 10:30 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 FSGW members
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American contra dancing. The evening can include square dances, mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All Contras and Square dances are taught, no partner is necessary. There is a lesson is at 7 p.m., followed by dances with the Nor'Easter from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. |
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 Contra Dance
Friday, July 16, 7:30 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Recommended Ages: All ages Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $9
Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to live music by Frigate with Steve Muise on fiddle and button accordion, Glen Loper on mandolin and banjo, Fred White on guitar and percussion. The dance is from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome.
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 Blues Dance
Friday, July 16, 8 pm - Midnight
Presenter: Capital Blues Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: TBD
Contact Name: Staff Contact Email: info@capitalblues.org Capital Blues
Capital Blues kicks off their Red Hot Blues & BBQ Blues Exchange! The weekend features two blues dances at Glen Echo Park on Friday, July 17 and Sunday, July 19.
On this Friday night Capital Blues is excited to feature solo artist Eli Cook, a young finger-pickin' slide-wielding master of the guitar with a penetrating voice beyond his years. He grew grew up on the blues: Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, the Wolf, Lightnin' Hopkins, and Mississippi John Hurt. He first picked up the guitar when he was fourteen, and began his own performance career playing vintage blues, gospel shows, and revivals in Nelson County, Virginia when he was fifteen. Eli was called a 'blues phenomenon' by reviewers in near-by Charlottesville: "Featuring fast-fingered guitar and a powerful voice beyond his years, Cook doesn't need any Robert-Johnson-style pact with the devil to take him to the top." Check out his web site for music clips, and more information!
No partner required. Blues lesson from 8 - 9 pm is included in the admission. The dance runs from 9 pm - midnight. |
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 Super Fiesta Latina Party
Friday, July 16, 8:15 pm - Midnight
Presenter: Forever Dancing Location: Ballroom Annex Admission: $15
Contact Name: Jennifer Bonini Contact Email: Jennifer@ForeverDancing.com Contact Phone: 703-798-1071 Forever Dancing
Forever Dancing presents "Super Fiesta Latina" Party on selected Friday evenings at Glen Echo Park's Ballroom Annex. This new hall features a brand new cushioned dance floor and plenty of room - a perfect atmosphere for this Latin party!
The dance is hosted by Fabio and Jennifer Bonini and promises to be a lot of fun! The evening will include a lesson from 8:15 - 9:00 pm for Salsa beginners and up.
The lesson is followed by dancing from 9:00 pm - Midnight with teacher and DJ Fabio Bonini playing the best of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha-Cha, Reggaeton and more! The $15 admission includes the lesson, dancing, beverages and sweets. |
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 Family Dance
Sunday, July 18, 3 - 5 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: $5
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
The family dance program is a wonderful addition to the other family-oriented programs at Glen Echo Park. Spend the afternoon dancing with your children. Each of the family dances features live music and dance calling from 3-5 p.m. in the Bumper Car Pavilion. Bring your entire family, neighbors, church or synagogue group, birthday party, and girl or boy scout troop. |
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 Waltz Dance
Sunday, July 18, 3 - 6 p.m.
Presenter: Waltz Time Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $8
Contact Email: info@waltztimedances.org Waltz Time
Waltz Time presents a beginning waltz lesson from 3 to 3:30 p.m., followed by an afternoon of waltzes and other couples dances. Dancing from 3:30 to 6 p.m. to the music of Rose by the Door with Andrea Hoag, Marty Taylor, Liz Donaldson and Ralph Gordon. These accomplished musicians are sure to provide a wonderful afternoon of waltz and other couples dances.
As always, no partner is required for this dance in the Spanish Ballroom, and the cost is only $8, including lesson.
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 Contra and Square Dance
Sunday, July 18, 7 - 10:30 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 FSGW members
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American contra dancing. The evening can include square dances, mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All Contras and Square dances are taught, no partner is necessary. There is a lesson is at 7 p.m., followed by dances with live music from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. |
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 Blues Dance
Sunday, July 18, 7:30 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Capital Blues Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: TBD
Contact Name: Staff Contact Email: info@capitalblues.org Capital Blues
Capital Blues hosts the finale dance of their Red Hot Blues & BBQ Blues Exchange, featuring the fabulous Gina Sicilia from Philadelphia, PA! A rising blues and soul singer/songwriter, Gina Sicilia has received rave reviews all around the country. Says Midwest Record: "... the 23-year-old is more sure footed than her big sisters of a generation ago, dazzling even harder on her new, second release. Assuming even more control of her musical direction, Sicilia is in the pocket throughout, playing the music through fresh ears and delighting mightily across the disc. A solid winner contemporary blues fans will simply love." Check out her web site for music clips, and more information!
No partner required. Blues lesson from 7:30 - 8:30 pm included in the admission; dancing to live music from 8:30 - 11:30 pm. |
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 Contra Dance
Friday, July 23, 7:30 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Recommended Ages: All ages Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $9
Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to live music from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome.
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 Cajun/Zydeco Dance
Friday, July 23, 8 pm - Midnight
Presenter: Dancing by the Bayou Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: TBD
Contact Name: Michael and Sharon Contact Email: dancingbythebayou@verizon.net Dancing by the Bayou
Dancing by the Bayou presents a Cajun/Zydeco dance featuring live music. Admission includes an introductory dance lesson at 8 pm followed by dancing from 9pm - midnight to fabulous live music. |
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 La Divina Milonga Party
Friday, July 23, 8:30 pm - Midnight
Presenter: Forever Dancing Location: Ballroom Annex Admission: $15
Contact Name: Jennifer Bonini Contact Email: Jennifer@ForeverDancing.com Contact Phone: 703-798-1071 Forever Dancing
Forever Dancing presents La Divina Milonga Party on selected Friday evenings at Glen Echo Park's Ballroom Annex. This new hall features a brand new cushioned dance floor and plenty of room - a perfect atmosphere for the dance of Argentine Tango.
The evening will include a lesson for Argentine Tango beginners and up from 8:30 - 9:00 pm.
The lesson is followed by a Dance Party to recorded music from 9 pm - Midnight with Teacher and DJ Fabio Bonini, playing Traditional Tango, Milongas, Waltz and Tango Nuevo. The $15 admission includes the lesson and Dance Party. |
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 Swing Dance
Saturday, July 24, 8 pm - midnight
Presenter: Tom Cunningham Orchestra Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $15
Tom Cunningham Orchestra
Hear for yourself why Frankie Manning, one of the original Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers and an icon to the Swing World, called the Tom Cunningham Orchestra “the Swingin’est Band in the Land!” The 16-piece orchestra’s Spanish Ballroom dances are a Washington institution going back to 1983, and celebrated on TV and radio, in newspapers and books. Adding to the Orchestra’s luster is a fabulous troupe of vocalists who re-create the boy and girl singers, the “sisters” trios, and larger vocal groups of The Swing Era. So take a tip from The Washington Post’s Mike Joyce, “The Cunningham Band is bound to please.”
Beginning swing lesson at 8 p.m. is followed by the band from 9 p.m. to midnight. |
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 Ballroom Tea Dance
Sunday, July 25, 3pm - 6pm
Presenter: Hot Society Orchestra of Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $12
Contact Name: Dave Tucker Contact Email: dave@hotsociety.net Hot Society Orchestra of Washington
Join the Hot Society Orchestra of Washington for an afternoon of dancing, featuring music and dances from the 20s, 30s and 40s. Dancers will enjoy foxtrot, two-step, waltz, cha-cha, rumba, swing and more in the Spanish Ballroom.
A basic dance lesson at 3 pm for all levels is followed by dancing to wonderful live music from 3:30 - 6 pm. Admission includes the lesson. No partner or prior experience needed. |
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 Contra and Square Dance
Sunday, July 25, 7 - 10:30 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 FSGW members
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American contra dancing. The evening can include square dances, mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All Contras and Square dances are taught, no partner is necessary. There is a lesson is at 7 p.m., followed by dances with live music from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. |
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 Contra Dance
Friday, July 30, 7:30 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Recommended Ages: All ages Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $9
Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to live music from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome.
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 Swing Dance
Friday, July 30, 8 pm - midnight
Presenter: American Swing Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: TBD
americanswing.org
American Swing presents a swing dance with fabulous live music. Beginner Swing dance lesson from 8 - 9 p.m. is followed by dancing from 9 p.m. - Midnight. |
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 Swing Dance
Saturday, July 31, 8 pm - midnight
Presenter: American Swing Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: TBD
Americanswing.org
American Swing presents a swing dance with fabulous live music. A beginning Swing dance lesson from 8 - 9 p.m. is followed by dancing from 9 p.m. - Midnight. |
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 Waltz Dance
Sunday, August 1, 3 to 6 pm
Presenter: Waltz Time Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $8
Contact Email: info@waltztimedances.org Waltz Time
Waltz Time presents a beginning waltz lesson from 3 to 3:30 p.m.,followed by an afternoon of waltzes and other couples dances. Dancing from 3:30 to 6 p.m. to the music of GREEN LIGHT KARMA with David Knight, Andrew Marcus, Dave Wiesler. This trio always provides a wonderful
afternoon of waltz and other couples dances. No partner is required for this dance in the Spanish Ballroom, and the cost is only $8, including the lesson. |
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 Contra and Square Dance
Sunday, August 1, 7 - 10:30 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 FSGW members
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American contra dancing. The evening can include square dances, mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All Contras and Square dances are taught, no partner is necessary. There is a lesson is at 7 p.m., followed by dances with the Green Light Karma from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. |
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 Sunday Blues
Sunday, August 1, 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Presenter: Glen Echo Park Partnership Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $2 dance only/$17 lesson & dance
Contact Name: Donna Barker Contact Email: dbarker@glenechopark.org DanceDC.com
The Glen Echo Park Partnership presents a Blues Dance with fabulous live music - please check back for details about the band.
For dancers who want to learn more about slow blues dancing, Mike Marcotte and Donna Barker offer a blues lesson from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This optional, 1-1/2 hour workshop offers footwork, moves and lead/follow techniques for dancing to slow, blues tunes. No partner required. Cost of the workshop includes the dance that follows from 8:30 - 11 pm to recorded music. |
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 Contra Dance
Friday, August 6, 7:30 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Recommended Ages: All ages Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $9
Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers presents Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome.
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 Swingin' the Blues
Friday, August 6, 8 pm - Midnight
Presenter: Glen Echo Park Partnership Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: $14
Contact Name: Donna Barker Contact Email: dbarker@glenechopark.org DanceDC.com
The Glen Echo Park Partnership presents another popular Friday night Swingin' the Blues for a soothing end-of-the-work-week dance. This night offers dancers a choice of two different lessons: West Coast Swing with Ken Roesel or a Slow Blues lesson with Mike and Donna from 8 - 9 pm. The lesson is followed by great live music. Please check back for more details about the band.
The social dancing of our Swingin' the Blues will have about 50% slow blues tunes and 50% slow swing numbers.
Lesson from 8 - 9 pm, dance from 9 pm - midnight. The $14 admission includes the lesson. No partner required. |
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 Swing Dance
Saturday, August 7, 8 pm - Midnight
Presenter: Flying Feet Enterprises Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: TBD
Contact Name: Marc and Ellen Contact Email: dance@flyingfeet.org Flying Feet Enterprises
Flying Feet Enterprises presents a Swing dance with fabulous live music. Beginner Swing Dance lesson from 8 - 9 p.m. is followed by dancing from 9 p.m - Midnight. |
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 Contra and Square Dance
Sunday, August 8, 7 - 10:30 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 FSGW members
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American contra dancing. The evening can include square dances, mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All Contras and Square dances are taught, no partner is necessary. There is a lesson is at 7 p.m., followed by dances with live music from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. |
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 Contra Dance
Friday, August 13, 7:30 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Recommended Ages: All ages Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $9
Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers presents Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance by the fabulous Glen Echo Open Band from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome.
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 Swing Dance
Friday, August 13, 8 pm - midnight
Presenter: American Swing Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: TBD
americanswing.org
American Swing presents a swing dance with fabulous live music. Beginner Swing dance lesson from 8 - 9 p.m. is followed by dancing from 9 p.m. - Midnight. |
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 Super Fiesta Latina Party
Friday, August 13, 8:15 pm - Midnight
Presenter: Forever Dancing Location: Ballroom Annex Admission: $15
Contact Name: Jennifer Bonini Contact Email: Jennifer@ForeverDancing.com Contact Phone: 703-798-1071 Forever Dancing
Forever Dancing presents "Super Fiesta Latina" Party on selected Friday evenings at Glen Echo Park's Ballroom Annex. This new hall features a brand new cushioned dance floor and plenty of room - a perfect atmosphere for this Latin party!
The dance is hosted by Fabio and Jennifer Bonini and promises to be a lot of fun! The evening will include a lesson from 8:15 - 9:00 pm for Salsa beginners and up.
The lesson is followed by dancing from 9:00 pm - Midnight with teacher and DJ Fabio Bonini playing the best of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha-Cha, Reggaeton and more! The $15 admission includes the lesson, dancing, beverages and sweets. |
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 Swing Dance
Saturday, August 14, 8 pm - Midnight
Presenter: American Swing Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: TBD
Americanswing.org
American Swing presents a swing dance with fabulous live music. A beginning Swing dance lesson from 8 - 9 p.m. is followed by dancing from 9 p.m. - Midnight.
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 Waltz Dance
Sunday, August 15, 3 - 6 pm
Presenter: Waltz Time Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $8
Contact Email: info@waltztimedances.org Waltz Time
Waltz Time presents a beginning waltz lesson from 3 to 3:30 p.m., followed by an afternoon of waltzes and other couples dances. Dancing from 3:30 to 6 p.m. to the music of the Addison Bleufonte with Andrea Hoag, Jonah Blaustein, Marc Glickman, David Lopez. These popular musicians are so busy we rarely can get them all together to play for one of our dances. They are sure to provide a wonderful afternoon of waltz and other couples dances.
As always, no partner is required for this dance in the Spanish Ballroom, and the cost is only $8, including lesson.
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 Cajun/Zydeco Dance
Sunday, August 15, 3 - 6 pm
Presenter: Dancing by the Bayou Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: TBD
Contact Name: Michael and Sharon Contact Email: dancingbythebayou@verizon.net Dancing by the Bayou
Dancing by the Bayou presents an afternoon Cajun/Zydeco dance featuring live music. Admission includes an introductory dance lesson at 3 pm followed by dancing from 3:30 - 6 pm to fabulous live music. |
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 Contra and Square Dance
Sunday, August 15, 7 - 10:30 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 FSGW members
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American contra dancing. The evening can include square dances, mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All Contras and Square dances are taught, no partner is necessary. There is a lesson is at 7 p.m., followed by dances with the Contrarians from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. |
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 Sunday Blues
Sunday, August 15, 7 p.m. - 11 p.m
Presenter: Glen Echo Park Partnership Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $12 dance only/$17 lesson & dance
Contact Name: Donna Barker Contact Email: dbarker@glenechopark.org Dancedc.com
The Glen Echo Park Partnership presents a Blues Dance with fabulous live music - please check back for details about the band.
For dancers who want to learn more about slow blues dancing, Mike Marcotte and Donna Barker offer a blues lesson from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This optional, 1-1/2 hour workshop offers footwork, moves and lead/follow techniques for dancing to slow, blues tunes. No partner required. Cost of the workshop includes the dance that follows from 8:30 - 11 pm to recorded music.
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 Contra Dance
Friday, August 20, 7:30 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Recommended Ages: All ages Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $9
Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to live music from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome.
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 Swing Dance
Saturday, August 21, 8 p.m. - midnight
Presenter: WSDC Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: TBD
Contact Name: Derek, Volunteer Coordinator Contact Email: wsdcvolunteer@hotmail.com Contact Phone: 301.340.9732 WSDC
The Washington Swing Dance Committee is pleased to present a fabulous Swing Dance with live music.
Beginner Swing dance lesson 8 to 9 p.m., dance 9 p.m. to midnight. Dress is casual and no partner or dance experience is necessary. All ages are welcome. Volunteer for one hour and get in free - contact Derek for more information. |
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 Ballroom Tea Dance
Sunday, August 22, 3pm - 6pm
Presenter: Hot Society Orchestra of Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $12
Contact Name: Dave Tucker Contact Email: dave@hotsociety.net Hot Society Orchestra of Washington
Join the Hot Society Orchestra of Washington for an afternoon of dancing, featuring music and dances from the 20s, 30s and 40s. Dancers will enjoy foxtrot, two-step, waltz, cha-cha, rumba, swing and more in the Spanish Ballroom.
A basic dance lesson at 3 pm for all levels is followed by dancing to wonderful live music from 3:30 - 6 pm. Admission includes the lesson. No partner or prior experience needed. |
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 Contra and Square Dance
Sunday, August 22, 7 - 10:30 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Recommended Ages: All ages Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 FSGW members
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American contra dancing. The evening can include square dances, mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All Contras and Square dances are taught, no partner is necessary. There is a lesson is at 7 p.m., followed by dances with live music from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. |
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 Contra Dance
Friday, August 27, 7:30 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Recommended Ages: All ages Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $9
Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to live music from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome.
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 Swing Dance
Friday, August 27, 8 pm - midnight
Presenter: American Swing Recommended Ages: All Ages Welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: TBD
americanswing.org
American Swing presents a swing dance with fabulous live music. Beginner Swing dance lesson from 8 - 9 p.m. is followed by dancing from 9 p.m. - Midnight. |
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 Cajun/Zydeco Dance
Saturday, August 28, 8 pm - Midnight
Presenter: Dancing by the Bayou Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: TBD
Contact Name: Michael and Sharon Contact Email: dancingbythebayou@verizon.net Dancing by the Bayou
Dancing by the Bayou presents a Cajun/Zydeco dance featuring live music. Admission includes an introductory dance lesson at 8 pm followed by dancing from 9pm - midnight to fabulous live music. |
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 Swing Dance
Saturday, August 28, 8 pm - midnight
Presenter: Tom Cunningham Orchestra Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $15
Tom Cunningham Orchestra
Hear for yourself why Frankie Manning, one of the original Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers and an icon to the Swing World, called the Tom Cunningham Orchestra “the Swingin’est Band in the Land!” The 16-piece orchestra’s Spanish Ballroom dances are a Washington institution going back to 1983, and celebrated on TV and radio, in newspapers and books. Adding to the Orchestra’s luster is a fabulous troupe of vocalists who re-create the boy and girl singers, the “sisters” trios, and larger vocal groups of The Swing Era. So take a tip from The Washington Post’s Mike Joyce, “The Cunningham Band is bound to please.”
Beginning swing lesson at 8 p.m. is followed by the band from 9 p.m. to midnight. |
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 Contra and Square Dance
Sunday, August 29, 7 - 10:30 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 FSGW members
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American contra dancing. The evening can include square dances, mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All Contras and Square dances are taught, no partner is necessary. There is a lesson is at 7 p.m., followed by dances with the Avant Gardeners from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. |
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 Contra Dance
Friday, September 3, 7:30 - 11:30 p.m.
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: $9
Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to live music from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome.
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 Swing Dance
Saturday, September 4, 8 pm to Midnight
Presenter: Flying Feet Enterprises Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: TBD
Contact Email: dance@flyingfeet.org Contact Phone: 301.299.8728 or 202.244.2787 Flying Feet Enterprises
Flying Feet Enterprises presents a Swing dance with fabulous live music. Beginner Swing Dance lesson from 8 - 9 p.m. is followed by dancing from 9 p.m - Midnight. |
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 Waltz Dance
Sunday, September 5, 3 to 6pm
Presenter: Waltz Time Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: $8
Contact Email: info@waltztimedances.org Waltz Time
Waltz Time presents a beginning waltz lesson from 3 to 3:30 p.m., followed by an afternoon of waltzes and other couples dances from 3:30 to 6 p.m. to the music of The Latter Day Lizards with Peter Barnes, Bill Tomczak, David Langford. Combined, they have over 60 years of musical experience playing for contra dances, English country dance and waltz.
As always, no partner is required for this dance in the Bumper Car Pavilion, and the cost is only $8, including the lesson.
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 Contra Dance
Friday, September 10, 7:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: $9
Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers presents Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome.
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 Swing Dance
Saturday, September 11, 8 pm - midnight
Presenter: American Swing Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: TBD
American Swing
American Swing presents a swing dance with fabulous live music. A beginning Swing dance lesson from 8 - 9 p.m. is followed by dancing from 9 p.m. - Midnight. |
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Ballroom Tea Dance
Sunday, September 12, 3pm - 6pm
Presenter: Hot Society Orchestra of Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $12
Contact Name: Dave Tucker Contact Email: Dave@hotsociety.net Hot Society Orchestra of Washington
Join the Hot Society Orchestra of Washington for an afternoon of dancing, featuring music and dances from the 20s, 30s and 40s. Dancers will enjoy foxtrot, two-step, waltz, cha-cha, rumba, swing and more in the Spanish Ballroom.
A basic dance lesson at 3 pm for all levels is followed by dancing to wonderful live music from 3:30 - 6 pm. Admission includes the lesson. No partner or prior experience needed. |
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 Cajun/Zydeco Dance
Sunday, September 12, 3 - 6 pm
Presenter: Dancing by the Bayou Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: TBD
Contact Name: Michael and Sharon Contact Email: dancingbythebayou@verizon.net Dancing by the Bayou
Dancing by the Bayou presents an afternoon Cajun/Zydeco dance featuring live music. Admission includes an introductory dance lesson at 3 pm followed by dancing from 3:30 - 6 pm to fabulous live music. |
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 Sunday Blues
Sunday, September 12, 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Presenter: Glen Echo Park Partnership Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $12 dance only/$17 lesson & dance
Contact Name: Donna Barker Contact Email: dbarker@glenechopark.org Dancedc.com
The Glen Echo Park Partnership presents a Blues Dance with fabulous live music - please check back for details about the band.
For dancers who want to learn more about slow blues dancing, Mike Marcotte and Donna Barker offer a blues lesson from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This optional, 1-1/2 hour workshop offers footwork, moves and lead/follow techniques for dancing to slow, blues tunes. No partner required. Cost of the workshop includes the dance that follows from 8:30 - 11 pm to recorded music. |
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 Contra Dance
Friday, September 17, 7:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $9
Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to live music from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome.
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 La Divina Milonga Party
Friday, September 17, 8:30 pm - Midnight
Presenter: Forever Dancing Location: Ballroom Annex Admission: $15
Contact Name: Jennifer Bonini Contact Email: Jennifer@ForeverDancing.com Contact Phone: 703-798-1071 Forever Dancing
Forever Dancing presents La Divina Milonga Party on selected Friday evenings at Glen Echo Park's Ballroom Annex. This new hall features a brand new cushioned dance floor and plenty of room - a perfect atmosphere for the dance of Argentine Tango.
The evening will include a lesson for Argentine Tango beginners and up from 8:30 - 9:00 pm.
The lesson is followed by a Dance Party to recorded music from 9 pm - Midnight with Teacher and DJ Fabio Bonini, playing Traditional Tango, Milongas, Waltz and Tango Nuevo. The $15 admission includes the lesson and Dance Party. |
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 Swing Dance
Saturday, September 18, 8 p.m. - midnight
Presenter: WSDC Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: TBD
Contact Name: Derek, Volunteer Coordinator Contact Email: wsdcvolunteer@hotmail.com Contact Phone: 301.340.9732 WSDC
The Washington Swing Dance Committee is pleased to present a fabulous Swing Dance with live music.
Beginner Swing dance lesson 8 to 9 p.m., dance 9 p.m. to midnight. Dress is casual and no partner or dance experience is necessary. All ages are welcome. Volunteer for one hour and get in free - contact Derek for more information. |
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 Waltz Dance
Sunday, September 19, 3 - 6 p.m.
Presenter: Waltz Time Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $8
Contact Email: info@waltztimedances.org Waltz Time
Waltz Time presents a beginning waltz lesson from 3 to 3:30 p.m.,followed by an afternoon of waltzes and other couples dances. Dancing from 3:30 to 6 p.m. to the music of BLUE BAMBOO with Barbara Heitz, Elke Baker, Jonah Blaustein, Ralph Gordon, Marc Glickman.
No partner is required
for this dance in the Spanish Ballroom, and the cost is only $8,
including lesson.
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 Family Dance
Sunday, September 19, 3 - 5 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: $5
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
The family dance program is a wonderful addition to the other family-oriented programs at Glen Echo Park. Spend the afternoon dancing with your children. Each of the family dances features live music and dance calling from 3-5 p.m. in the Bumper Car Pavilion. Bring your entire family, neighbors, church or synagogue group, birthday party, and girl or boy scout troop.
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 Contra Dance
Friday, September 24, 7:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $9
Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to live music from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome.
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 Cajun Dance
Friday, September 24, 8pm - Midnight
Presenter: Dancing by the Bayou Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: $15
Contact Name: Mike and Sharon Contact Email: Dancingbythebayou@verizon.net Dancing by the Bayou
Dancing by the Bayou presents a Cajun dance featuring live music by Magnolia Cajun Band.
Since 1989, Magnolia has been New England's hometown Cajun band. Learning their music from Louisiana's finest has earned them a solid reputation at home and recognition in the Cajun heartland. Their dance lessons and music have helped build a strong sense of community at festivals and fais-do-dos all over the Northeast. Their monthly Saturday night dance has been New England's hottest ticket for more than fifteen years!
Playing high energy two steps and sultry waltzes, the band's twin fiddles, accordion, guitar, bass and of course, rich vocals keep the audience on its feet long into the night.
Admission includes an introductory dance lesson at 8 pm followed by dancing from 9pm - midnight to fabulous live music. |
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 Super Fiesta Latina Party
Friday, September 24, 8:15 pm - Midnight
Presenter: Forever Dancing Location: Ballroom Annex Admission: $15
Contact Name: Jennifer Bonini Contact Email: Jennifer@ForeverDancing.com Contact Phone: 703-798-1071 Forever Dancing
Forever Dancing presents "Super Fiesta Latina" Party on selected Friday evenings at Glen Echo Park's Ballroom Annex. This new hall features a brand new cushioned dance floor and plenty of room - a perfect atmosphere for this Latin party!
The dance is hosted by Fabio and Jennifer Bonini and promises to be a lot of fun! The evening will include a lesson from 8:15 - 9:00 pm for Salsa beginners and up.
The lesson is followed by dancing from 9:00 pm - Midnight with teacher and DJ Fabio Bonini playing the best of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha-Cha, Reggaeton and more! The $15 admission includes the lesson, dancing, beverages and sweets. |
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 Swing Dance
Saturday, September 25, 8 pm - midnight
Presenter: Tom Cunningham Orchestra Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $15
Tom Cunningham Orchestra
Hear for yourself why Frankie Manning, one of the original Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers and an icon to the Swing World, called the Tom Cunningham Orchestra “the Swingin’est Band in the Land!” The 16-piece orchestra’s Spanish Ballroom dances are a Washington institution going back to 1983, and celebrated on TV and radio, in newspapers and books. Adding to the Orchestra’s luster is a fabulous troupe of vocalists who re-create the boy and girl singers, the “sisters” trios, and larger vocal groups of The Swing Era. So take a tip from The Washington Post’s Mike Joyce, “The Cunningham Band is bound to please.”
Beginning swing lesson at 8 p.m. is followed by the band from 9 p.m. to midnight. |
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 Contra Dance
Friday, October 1, 7:30 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $9
Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to live music from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome.
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 DC Dance Challenge
Sunday, October 11, 9 am-10 pm
Presenter: Forever Dancing Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: Various prices
Contact Name: Fabio & Jennifer Bonini Contact Email: Jennifer@ForeverDancing.com Contact Phone: 703.798.1071 or 703.200.4520 DC Dance Challenge
This is the third edition of the Annual DC Dance Challenge and Showcase. Everything was specially designed for dancers that want to have a good time touring, partying, performing, competing and, most of all, dancing. The events are planned to explore the best features of partner
dancing in this area.
This One-Day DC Dance Challenge Dancesport Competition will be held on Sunday at Glen Echo Park, at the magnificent "Spanish Ballroom." This beautifully restored 1933 Mediterranean style Art Deco building, is one of the best dance halls in the East Coast area.
DC Dance Challenge and Showcase is organized by local members of the USSDC and Forever Dancing LLC, with all competitive dances and levels, plus Salsa and Argentine Tango. Come to dance! Whether a competitor, performer, or spectator there’s something for all to enjoy. |
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 Contra Dance
Friday, October 8, 7:30 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $9
Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers presents Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome.
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 Swing Dance
Saturday, October 9, 8 p.m. - midnight
Presenter: WSDC Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: TBD
Contact Name: Derek, Volunteer Coordinator Contact Email: wsdcvolunteer@hotmail.com Contact Phone: 301.340.9732 WSDC
The Washington Swing Dance Committee is pleased to present a fabulous Swing Dance with live music.
Beginner Swing dance lesson 8 to 9 p.m., dance 9 p.m. to midnight. Dress is casual and no partner or dance experience is necessary. All ages are welcome. Volunteer for one hour and get in free - contact Derek for more information. |
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 Family Dance
Sunday, October 10, 3 to 5pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: $5
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
The family dance program is a wonderful addition to the other family-oriented programs at Glen Echo Park. Spend the afternoon dancing with your children. Each of the family dances features live music and dance calling from 3-5 p.m. in the Bumper Car Pavilion. Bring your entire family, neighbors, church or synagogue group, birthday party, and girl or boy scout troop.
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 Waltz Dance
Sunday, October 10, 3 - 6 p.m.
Presenter: Waltz Time Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $8
Contact Email: info@waltztimedances.org Waltz Time
Waltz Time presents a beginning waltz lesson from 3 to 3:30 p.m., followed by an afternoon of waltzes and other couples dances. Dancing from 3:30 to 6 p.m. to the music of WALTZ WIZARDS with Alexander Mitchell, Henry Koretzky, Liz Donaldson, Ralph Gordon.
As always, no partner is required, and the cost is $8, including the lesson.
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 Contra Dance
Friday, October 15, 7:30 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $9
Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers presents Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome.
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 Swingin' the Blues
Friday, October 15, 8 pm - Midnight
Presenter: Glen Echo Park Partnership Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: $14
Contact Name: Donna Barker Contact Email: dbarker@glenechopark.org DanceDC.com
The Glen Echo Park Partnership presents another popular Friday night Swingin' the Blues for a soothing end-of-the-work-week dance. This night offers dancers a choice of two different lessons: West Coast Swing with Ken Roesel or a Slow Blues lesson with Mike and Donna from 8 - 9 pm. The lesson is followed by great live music. Please check back for more details about the band.
The social dancing of our Swingin' the Blues will have about 50% slow blues tunes and 50% slow swing numbers.
Lesson from 8 - 9 pm, dance from 9 pm - midnight. The $14 admission includes the lesson. No partner required. |
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 Super Fiesta Latina Party
Friday, October 15th, 8:15 pm - Midnight
Presenter: Forever Dancing Location: Ballroom Annex Admission: $15
Contact Name: Jennifer Bonini Contact Email: Jennifer@ForeverDancing.com Contact Phone: 703-798-1071 Forever Dancing
Forever Dancing presents "Super Fiesta Latina" Party on selected Friday evenings at Glen Echo Park's Ballroom Annex. This new hall features a brand new cushioned dance floor and plenty of room - a perfect atmosphere for this Latin party!
The dance is hosted by Fabio and Jennifer Bonini and promises to be a lot of fun! The evening will include a lesson from 8:15 - 9:00 pm for Salsa beginners and up.
The lesson is followed by dancing from 9:00 pm - Midnight with teacher and DJ Fabio Bonini playing the best of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha-Cha, Reggaeton and more! The $15 admission includes the lesson, dancing, beverages and sweets. |
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 Fall Dance Festival
Saturday & Sunday, October 16 & 17
Presenter: Dancing by the Bayou Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom & Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: various prices
Contact Name: Michael and Sharon Contact Email: dancingbythebayou@verizon.net Dancing by the Bayou
Dancing by the Bayou presents the first day of their Fall Dance Festival featuring a variety of bands and plenty of dancing. Please check back for the weekend schedule and more details. |
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 Swing Dance
Saturday, October 16, 8 pm - midnight
Presenter: American Swing Recommended Ages: All Ages Welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: TBD
americanswing.org
American Swing presents a swing dance with fabulous live music. A beginning Swing dance lesson from 8 - 9 p.m. is followed by dancing from 9 p.m. - Midnight. |
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 Fall Dance Festival
Sunday, October 17, 10 am - Midnight
Presenter: Dancing by the Bayou Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom & Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: various prices
Contact Name: Michael and Sharon Contact Email: dancingbythebayou@verizon.net Dancing by the Bayou
Dancing by the Bayou presents the second day of their Fall Dance Festival featuring a variety of bands and plenty of dancing. Please check back for schedule and more details. |
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 Contra Dance
Friday, October 22, 7:30 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $9
Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to live music from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome.
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 Swing Dance
Friday, August 7, 8 pm - Midnight
Presenter: Glen Echo Park Partnership Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: $14
Contact Name: Donna Barker Contact Email: dbarker@glenechopark.org Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture
The Glen Echo Park Partnership presents a Swing Dance with the Boilermaker Jazz Band. This ecstatically fun band performs authentic hot jazz, ragtime, and swing with an infectious beat and an enthusiasm that thrills dancers and makes an audience swing to classic jazz standards, ballads and blues.
An introductory Swing lesson with Donna Barker and Mike Marcotte from 8 - 9 p.m. is followed by dancing until Midnight. No partner necessary; admission includes the lesson at 8 pm. |
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 La Divina Milonga Party
Friday, October 22, 8:30 - Midnight
Presenter: Forever Dancing Location: Ballroom Annex Admission: $15
Contact Name: Jennifer Bonini Contact Email: Jennifer@foreverdancing.com Contact Phone: 703-798-1071 Forever Dancing
Forever Dancing presents La Divina Milonga Party on selected Friday evenings at Glen Echo Park's Ballroom Annex. This new hall features a brand new cushioned dance floor and plenty of room - a perfect atmosphere for the dance of Argentine Tango.
The evening will include a lesson for Argentine Tango beginners and up from 8:30 - 9:00 pm.
The lesson is followed by a Dance Party to recorded music from 9 pm - Midnight with Teacher and DJ Fabio Bonini, playing Traditional Tango, Milongas, Waltz and Tango Nuevo. The $15 admission includes the lesson and Dance Party. |
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 Waltz Dance
Sunday, October 24, 3 - 6 p.m.
Presenter: Waltz Time Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $8
Contact Email: info@waltztimedances.org Waltz Time
Waltz Time presents a beginning waltz lesson from 3 to 3:30 p.m., followed by an afternoon of waltzes and other couples dances. Dancing from 3:30 to 6 p.m. to the music of CROWFOOT with Jaige Trudel, Adam Broome, Nicholas Williams. This popular band is sure to provide a wonderful afternoon of waltz and other couples dances.
As always, no partner is required for this dance in the Spanish Ballroom, and the cost is only $8, including lesson.
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 Sunday Blues
sunday, October 24, 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Presenter: Glen Echo Park Partnership Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $12 dance only/$17 lesson & dance
Contact Name: Donna Barker Contact Email: dbarker@glenechopark.org Dancedc.com
The Glen Echo Park Partnership presents a Blues Dance with fabulous live music - please check back for details about the band.
For dancers who want to learn more about slow blues dancing, Mike Marcotte and Donna Barker offer a blues lesson from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This optional, 1-1/2 hour workshop offers footwork, moves and lead/follow techniques for dancing to slow, blues tunes. No partner required. Cost of the workshop includes the dance that follows from 8:30 - 11 pm to recorded music. |
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 Contra Dance
Friday, October 29, 7:30 -11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dance Recommended Ages: All ages Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $9
Contact Name: Staff Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to live music from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome.
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 Swing Dance
Saturday, October 30, 8 pm - Midnight
Presenter: Flying Feet Enterprises Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: TBD
Contact Name: Marc and Ellen Contact Email: dance@flyingfeet.org Flying Feet Enterprises
Flying Feet Enterprises presents a Swing dance with fabulous live music. Beginner Swing Dance lesson from 8 - 9 p.m. is followed by dancing from 9 p.m - Midnight. |
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 Ballroom Tea Dance
Sunday, October 31, 3pm - 6pm
Presenter: Hot Society Orchestra of Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $12
Contact Name: Dave Tucker Contact Email: Dave@hotsociety.net Hot Society Orchestra of Washington
Join the Hot Society Orchestra of Washington for an afternoon of dancing, featuring music and dances from the 20s, 30s and 40s. Dancers will enjoy foxtrot, two-step, waltz, cha-cha, rumba, swing and more in the Spanish Ballroom.
A basic dance lesson at 3 pm for all levels is followed by dancing to wonderful live music from 3:30 - 6 pm. Admission includes the lesson. No partner or prior experience needed. |
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 Contra Dance
Friday, November 5, 7:30 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $9
Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers presents traditional American dancing including contra dances, square dances, and several waltzes. Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. Dance from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. to live music. |
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 Swing Dance
Saturday, November 6, 8 p.m. - midnight
Presenter: WSDC Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: TBD
Contact Name: Derek, Volunteer Coordinator Contact Email: wsdcvolunteer@hotmail.com Contact Phone: 301.340.9732 WSDC
The Washington Swing Dance Committee is pleased to present a fabulous Swing Dance with live music.
Beginner Swing dance lesson 8 to 9 p.m., dance 9 p.m. to midnight. Dress is casual and no partner or dance experience is necessary. All ages are welcome. Volunteer for one hour and get in free - contact Derek for more information. |
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 Waltz Dance
Sunday, November 7, 3 - 6 p.m.
Presenter: Waltz Time Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $8
Contact Email: info@waltztimedances.org Waltz Time
Waltz Time presents a beginning waltz lesson from 3 to 3:30 p.m., followed by an afternoon of waltzes and other couples dances. Dancing from 3:30 to 6 p.m. to the music of the FOOTLOOSE withDavid DiGiuseppe, Pete Campbell, Jim Roberts. This popular band is sure to provide a wonderful afternoon of waltz and other couples dances.
As always, no partner is required for this dance in the Spanish Ballroom, and the cost is only $8, including lesson.
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 Contra and Square Dance
Sunday, November 7, 7 - 10:30 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 FSGW members
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American contra dancing. The evening can include square dances, mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All Contras and Square dances are taught, no partner is necessary. There is a lesson is at 7 p.m., followed by dances with live music from 7:30 to 10:30 pm. |
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 Contra Dance
Friday, November 12, 7:30 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dance Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $9
Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dance presents traditional American dancing including contra dances, square dances, and several waltzes. Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. Dance from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. to the fabulous Glen Echo Open Band. |
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 Super Fiesta Latina Party
Friday, November 12, 8:15 - Midnight
Presenter: Forever Dancing Location: Ballroom Annex Admission: $15
Contact Name: Jennifer Bonini Contact Email: Jennifer@ForeverDancing.com Contact Phone: 703-798-1071 Forever Dancing
Forever Dancing presents "Super Fiesta Latina" Party on selected Friday evenings at Glen Echo Park's Ballroom Annex. This new hall features a brand new cushioned dance floor and plenty of room - a perfect atmosphere for this Latin party!
The dance is hosted by Fabio and Jennifer Bonini and promises to be a lot of fun! The evening will include a lesson from 8:15 - 9:00 pm for Salsa beginners and up.
The lesson is followed by dancing from 9:00 pm - Midnight with teacher and DJ Fabio Bonini playing the best of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha-Cha, Reggaeton and more! The $15 admission includes the lesson, dancing, beverages and sweets. |
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 Swing Dance
Saturday, November 13, 8pm - Midnight
Presenter: Flying Feet Enterprises Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: TBD
Contact Name: Marc and Ellen Contact Email: dance@flyingfeet.org Flying Feet Enterprises
Flying Feet Enterprises presents a Swing dance with fabulous live music. Beginner Swing Dance lesson from 8 - 9 p.m. is followed by dancing from 9 p.m - Midnight. |
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 Ballroom Tea Dance
Sunday, November 14, 3pm - 6pm
Presenter: Hot Society Orchestra of Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $12
Contact Name: Dave Tucker Contact Email: Dave@hotsociety.net Hot Society Orchestra of Washington
Join the Hot Society Orchestra of Washington for an afternoon of dancing, featuring music and dances from the 20s, 30s and 40s. Dancers will enjoy foxtrot, two-step, waltz, cha-cha, rumba, swing and more in the Spanish Ballroom.
A basic dance lesson at 3 pm for all levels is followed by dancing to wonderful live music from 3:30 - 6 pm. Admission includes the lesson. No partner or prior experience needed. |
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 Cajun/Zydeco Dance
Sunday, November 14, 3 - 6 pm
Presenter: Dancing by the Bayou Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: TBD
Contact Name: Michael and Sharon Contact Email: Dancingbythebayou@verizon.net Dancing by the Bayou
Dancing by the Bayou presents an afternoon Cajun/Zydeco dance featuring live music. Admission includes an introductory dance lesson at 3 pm followed by dancing from 3:30 - 6 pm to fabulous live music. |
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 Contra and Square Dance
Sunday, November 14, 7 - 10:30 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Recommended Ages: All ages Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 FSGW members
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American contra dancing. The evening can include square dances, mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All Contras and Square dances are taught, no partner is necessary. There is a lesson is at 7 p.m., followed by dances with live music from 7:30 to 10:30 pm. |
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 Contra Dance
Friday, November 19, 7:30 - 11:30 p.m.
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $9
Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers presents Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome.
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 La Divina Milonga Party
Friday, November 19, 8:30 - Midnight
Presenter: Forever Dancing Location: Ballroom Annex Admission: $15
Contact Name: Jennifer Bonini Contact Email: Jennifer@foreverdancing.com Contact Phone: 703-798-1071 Forever Dancing
Forever Dancing presents La Divina Milonga Party on selected Friday evenings at Glen Echo Park's Ballroom Annex. This new hall features a brand new cushioned dance floor and plenty of room - a perfect atmosphere for the dance of Argentine Tango.
The evening will include a lesson for Argentine Tango beginners and up from 8:30 - 9:00 pm.
The lesson is followed by a Dance Party to recorded music from 9 pm - Midnight with Teacher and DJ Fabio Bonini, playing Traditional Tango, Milongas, Waltz and Tango Nuevo. The $15 admission includes the lesson and Dance Party. |
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 Swing Dance
Saturday, November 20, 8 p.m. - midnight
Presenter: American Swing Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: TBD
Americanswing.org
American Swing presents a swing dance with fabulous live music. A beginning Swing dance lesson from 8 - 9 p.m. is followed by dancing from 9 p.m. - Midnight. |
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 Waltz Dance
Sunday, November 21, 3 - 6 p.m.
Presenter: Waltz Time Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $8
Contact Email: info@waltztimedances.org Waltz Time
Waltz Time presents a beginning waltz lesson from 3 to 3:30 p.m., followed by an afternoon of waltzes and other couples dances. Dancing from 3:30 to 6 p.m. to the music of NOTORIOUS with Larry Unger, Eden MacAdam-Somer. This popular band is sure to provide a wonderful afternoon of waltz and other couples dances.
As always, no partner is required for this dance in the Spanish Ballroom, and the cost is only $8, including lesson.
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 Contra and Square Dance
Sunday, November 21, 7 - 10:30 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 FSGW members
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American contra dancing. The evening can include square dances, mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All Contras and Square dances are taught, no partner is necessary. There is a lesson is at 7 p.m., followed by dances with live music from 7:30 to 10:30 pm. |
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 Contra Dance
Friday, November 26, 7:30 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dance Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $9
Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers presents Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome.
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 Ballroom Tea Dance
Sunday, November 28, 3pm - 6pm
Presenter: Hot Society Orchestra of Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $12
Contact Name: Dave Tucker Contact Email: Dave@hotsociety.net Hot Society Orchestra of Washington
Join the Hot Society Orchestra of Washington for an afternoon of dancing, featuring music and dances from the 20s, 30s and 40s. Dancers will enjoy foxtrot, two-step, waltz, cha-cha, rumba, swing and more in the Spanish Ballroom.
A basic dance lesson at 3 pm for all levels is followed by dancing to wonderful live music from 3:30 - 6 pm. Admission includes the lesson. No partner or prior experience needed. |
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 Contra and Square Dance
Sunday, November 28, 7 - 10:30 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 FSGW members
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American contra dancing. The evening can include square dances, mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All Contras and Square dances are taught, no partner is necessary. There is a lesson is at 7 p.m., followed by dances with live music from 7:30 to 10:30 pm. |
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 Contra Dance
Friday, December 3, 7:30 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dance Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $9
Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dance
The Friday Night Dancers presents Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome.
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 Waltz Dance
Sunday, December 5, 3 to 6pm
Presenter: Waltz Time Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $8
Contact Name: Staff Contact Email: info@waltztimedances.org Contact Phone: 202.238.0230 Waltz Time
Waltz Time presents a beginning waltz lesson from 3 to 3:30 p.m., followed by an afternoon of waltzes and other couples dances. Dancing from 3:30 to 6 p.m. to the music of SOME ASSEMBLY with Donna Boylan, Paul Miller, Joe Klausner, Mary Flora. This band is sure to provide a wonderful afternoon of waltz and other couples dances.
As always, no partner is required for this dance in the Spanish Ballroom, and the cost is only $8, including lesson.
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 Contra Dance
Friday, December 10, 7:30 to 11:30pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $9
Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m.
followed by the called dance to live music from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome.
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 La Divina Milonga Party
Friday, December 10, 8:30 - Midnight
Presenter: Forever Dancing Location: Ballroom Annex Admission: $15
Contact Name: Jennifer Bonini Contact Email: Jennifer@foreverdancing.com Contact Phone: 703-798-1071 Forever Dancing
Forever Dancing presents La Divina Milonga Party on selected Friday evenings at Glen Echo Park's Ballroom Annex. This new hall features a brand new cushioned dance floor and plenty of room - a perfect atmosphere for the dance of Argentine Tango.
The evening will include a lesson for Argentine Tango beginners and up from 8:30 - 9:00 pm.
The lesson is followed by a Dance Party to recorded music from 9 pm - Midnight with Teacher and DJ Fabio Bonini, playing Traditional Tango, Milongas, Waltz and Tango Nuevo. The $15 admission includes the lesson and Dance Party. |
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Swing Dance
Saturday, December 11, 8 p.m. - midnight
Presenter: The Jam Cellar Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: TBD
Contact Name: Staff Contact Email: huh@thejamcellar.com The Jam Cellar
The Jam Cellar is thrilled to present the Boilermaker Jazz Band! This Pittsburgh-based band is a huge favorite among DC dancers, so you won't want to miss it. The Ballroom will be jumping with energy, and the Boilermakers will keep the excitement high 'til the end of the dance!
The beginner lesson with the Jam Cellar crew starts at 8 pm and is included with your admission. The dance runs from 9 pm until midnight. |
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 Cajun/Zydeco Dance
Sunday, December 12, 3 - 6 pm
Presenter: Dancing by the Bayou Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: TBD
Contact Name: Michael and Sharon Contact Email: Dancingbythebayou@verizon.net Dancing by the Bayou
Dancing by the Bayou presents an afternoon Cajun/Zydeco dance featuring live music. Admission includes an introductory dance lesson at 3 pm followed by dancing from 3:30 - 6 pm to fabulous live music. |
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 Super Fiesta Latina Party
December 17, 8:15 - Midnight
Presenter: Forever Dancing Location: Ballroom Annex Admission: $15
Contact Name: Jennifer Bonini Contact Email: Jennifer@ForeverDancing.com Contact Phone: 703-798-1071 Forever Dancing
Forever Dancing presents "Super Fiesta Latina" Party on selected Friday evenings at Glen Echo Park's Ballroom Annex. This new hall features a brand new cushioned dance floor and plenty of room - a perfect atmosphere for this Latin party!
The dance is hosted by Fabio and Jennifer Bonini and promises to be a lot of fun! The evening will include a lesson from 8:15 - 9:00 pm for Salsa beginners and up.
The lesson is followed by dancing from 9:00 pm - Midnight with teacher and DJ Fabio Bonini playing the best of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha-Cha, Reggaeton and more! The $15 admission includes the lesson, dancing, beverages and sweets. |
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 Waltz Dance
Sunday, December 19, 3 to 6 pm
Presenter: Waltz Time Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $8
Contact Email: info@waltztimedances.org Waltz Time
Waltz Time presents a beginning waltz lesson from 3 to 3:30 p.m., followed by an afternoon of waltzes and other couples dances. Dancing from 3:30 to 6 p.m. to the music of TERPSICHORE withElke Baker, Liz Donaldson, Ralph Gordon. This band is sure to provide a wonderful afternoon of waltz and other couples dances.
As always, no partner is required for this dance in the Spanish Ballroom, and the cost is only $8, including lesson.
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 Swing Dance
Saturday, December 31, 8 pm to midnight
Presenter: Flying Feet Enterprises Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: TBD
Contact Email: dance@flyingfeet.org Contact Phone: 301.299.8728 or 202.244.2787 Flying Feet Enterprises
Flying Feet Enterprises welcomes the New Year with an exciting Swing dance and fabulous live music. Beginner Swing Dance lesson from 8 - 9 p.m. is followed by dancing from 9 p.m - Midnight. |
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